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Yankees Rally Late to Edge Blue Jays 7-6
19 May
Summary
- Yankees secured a 7-6 win over the Blue Jays after a late rally.
- Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit crucial two-run homers.
- David Bednar had a shaky performance but closed out the game.
The New York Yankees clinched a narrow 7-6 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the start of their homestand against AL East rivals. The win followed a difficult 2-7 road trip.
Key offensive plays included two-run homers from Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the seventh inning off pitcher Yariel Rodríguez. These crucial hits helped the Yankees overcome a deficit and secure the win, despite closer David Bednar's shaky ninth-inning performance. Ernie Clement had a notable game for the Blue Jays with four RBIs, including a three-run homer.
In their first matchup against Toronto since last year's AL Division Series, the Yankees, now 4-10 in one-run games, trailed 3-1 in the fourth and 5-3 in the seventh. Adam Macko made his major league debut for Toronto, pitching three consecutive outs. Yankees catcher Austin Wells was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive day due to his recent struggles at the plate.
