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Rookie Yesavage Shines as Blue Jays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Yankees
5 Oct
Summary
- Rookie Trey Yesavage sets Blue Jays postseason strikeout record
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits first postseason grand slam in team history
- Daulton Varsho hits two home runs in Blue Jays' 13-7 win
On October 6th, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays took a commanding 2-0 lead in their American League Division Series (ALDS) against the New York Yankees with a 13-7 victory at home. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage was the star of the show, setting a Blue Jays postseason record by striking out 11 batters in 5 1/3 no-hit innings.
Yesavage's dominant performance was complemented by the Blue Jays' powerful offense. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit the first postseason grand slam in team history, while Daulton Varsho had a standout game, hitting two home runs among his four extra-base hits. Ernie Clement and George Springer also homered for the Blue Jays, who reached double figures in both hits (15) and runs for the second straight game.
The Blue Jays' offense has been firing on all cylinders, with eight home runs and just seven strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Cody Bellinger homered and drove in three runs for the Yankees, but it was not enough to overcome the Blue Jays' onslaught.
The series now shifts to New York for Game 3 on Tuesday, with the Blue Jays looking to continue their dominant performance and take a commanding 3-0 lead.
