**Blue Jays Crush Yankees in High-Scoring Affair** **Toronto, ON** - The Toronto Blue Jays emerged victorious over the New York Yankees in a thrilling 13-7 battle at the Rogers Centre on April 6, 2024. The game was highlighted by George Springer's leadoff home run, which set the tone for the Blue Jays' offensive onslaught. Springer's solo shot traveled 137 feet and gave Toronto an early 1-0 lead. The Yankees responded with a run of their own in the top of the first, but it was all Blue Jays from there. In the bottom of the third inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Matt Chapman hit back-to-back doubles, driving in two more runs and extending Toronto's lead to 3-1. A two-run home run by Bo Bichette in the fourth inning further widened the gap to 5-1. The Yankees managed to chip away at the lead with single runs in the fifth and seventh innings, but the Blue Jays kept their offense rolling. In the bottom of the seventh, Santiago Espinal hit a solo home run, followed by a two-run double from Springer in the eighth inning. The Yankees rallied for three runs in the ninth inning, but it was too little, too late. Hyun Jin Ryu started for the Blue Jays and pitched 5.2 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and five walks. He struck out seven batters. Tim Mayza, Anthony Bass, and Jordan Romano combined to finish the game, allowing only three runs on four hits in 3.1 innings. Luis Severino took the loss for the Yankees, giving up five runs on nine hits in 3.2 innings. He walked three batters and struck out four. **Batting Stats** **Toronto Blue Jays** | Player | Avg | OB% | SLG | |---|---|---|---| | George Springer | .350 | .400 | .700 | | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | .300 | .360 | .500 | | Bo Bichette | .280 | .340 | .520 | **New York Yankees** | Player | Avg | OB% | SLG | |---|---|---|---| | Aaron Judge | .290 | .350 | .600 | | Anthony Rizzo | .260 | .320 | .480 | | Giancarlo Stanton | .250 | .310 | .540 | **Pitching Stats** **Toronto Blue Jays** | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | |---|---|---|---| | Hyun Jin Ryu | 3.00 | 1.20 | 7/5 | | Tim Mayza | 0.00 | 0.60 | 2/1 | | Anthony Bass | 0.00 | 0.60 | 1/0 | | Jordan Romano | 3.00 | 0.90 | 3/1 | **New York Yankees** | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | |---|---|---|---| | Luis Severino | 10.13 | 1.80 | 4/3 | | Clarke Schmidt | 0.00 | 0.60 | 2/0 | | Lucas Luetge | 6.00 | 1.20 | 1/1 |
**Blue Jays Crush Yankees in High-Scoring Affair** **Toronto, ON** - The Toronto Blue Jays emerged victorious over the New York Yankees in a thrilling 13-7 battle at the Rogers Centre on April 6, 2024. The game was highlighted by George Springer's leadoff home run, which set the tone for the Blue Jays' offensive onslaught. Springer's solo shot traveled 137 feet and gave Toronto an early 1-0 lead. The Yankees responded with a run of their own in the top of the first, but it was all Blue Jays from there. In the bottom of the third inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Matt Chapman hit back-to-back doubles, driving in two more runs and extending Toronto's lead to 3-1. A two-run home run by Bo Bichette in the fourth inning further widened the gap to 5-1. The Yankees managed to chip away at the lead with single runs in the fifth and seventh innings, but the Blue Jays kept their offense rolling. In the bottom of the seventh, Santiago Espinal hit a solo home run, followed by a two-run double from Springer in the eighth inning. The Yankees rallied for three runs in the ninth inning, but it was too little, too late. Hyun Jin Ryu started for the Blue Jays and pitched 5.2 innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and five walks. He struck out seven batters. Tim Mayza, Anthony Bass, and Jordan Romano combined to finish the game, allowing only three runs on four hits in 3.1 innings. Luis Severino took the loss for the Yankees, giving up five runs on nine hits in 3.2 innings. He walked three batters and struck out four. **Batting Stats** **Toronto Blue Jays** | Player | Avg | OB% | SLG | |---|---|---|---| | George Springer | .350 | .400 | .700 | | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | .300 | .360 | .500 | | Bo Bichette | .280 | .340 | .520 | **New York Yankees** | Player | Avg | OB% | SLG | |---|---|---|---| | Aaron Judge | .290 | .350 | .600 | | Anthony Rizzo | .260 | .320 | .480 | | Giancarlo Stanton | .250 | .310 | .540 | **Pitching Stats** **Toronto Blue Jays** | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | |---|---|---|---| | Hyun Jin Ryu | 3.00 | 1.20 | 7/5 | | Tim Mayza | 0.00 | 0.60 | 2/1 | | Anthony Bass | 0.00 | 0.60 | 1/0 | | Jordan Romano | 3.00 | 0.90 | 3/1 | **New York Yankees** | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | K/BB | |---|---|---|---| | Luis Severino | 10.13 | 1.80 | 4/3 | | Clarke Schmidt | 0.00 | 0.60 | 2/0 | | Lucas Luetge | 6.00 | 1.20 | 1/1 |
**Toronto Blue Jays Dominate Yankees with 3-0 Victory** **April 5, 2024 (3:35 PM PDT)** The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a stunning 3-0 shutout victory over the New York Yankees in a thrilling matchup on Friday afternoon. The Blue Jays' offense was on fire, highlighted by two home runs from Aaron Judge and a two-run blast by Willie Calhoun. Judge's homers extended his hitting streak to 12 games, while Calhoun's shot gave the Blue Jays a crucial 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning. Toronto's pitching was equally impressive, with starter Kevin Gausman delivering a scoreless five innings while striking out nine batters. The bullpen held the Yankees scoreless for the remaining four innings, with Jordan Romano nailing down the save. The Blue Jays' victory snapped the Yankees' four-game winning streak and moved them to within a half-game of their AL East rivals. **Highlights:** * **Aaron Judge's first home run:** A towering solo shot to left field in the first inning. * **Willie Calhoun's two-run homer:** A go-ahead shot to right-center field in the third inning. * **Kevin Gausman's dominant outing:** Five scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. * **Jordan Romano's save:** A three-inning scoreless performance with two strikeouts. **Additional Information:** * Full game highlights available on MLB.TV (presented by HelloRecreate) * Yankees highlights available on MLB.TV (presented by HelloRecreate) * The Blue Jays' next game is on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
**Blue Jays vs. Yankees Tickets on Sale for 2024 Season** Baseball fans can now purchase tickets to two exciting matchups between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees in 2024. **April 15th, 2024: Blue Jays vs. Yankees at Rogers Centre, Toronto** Blue Jays fans can catch their team in action at the Rogers Centre on April 15th of next year. This will be the first meeting between the two rivals in the 2024 season. **August 2nd, 2024: Yankees vs. Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, Bronx** Yankee fans, on the other hand, can witness their team take on the Blue Jays at the iconic Yankee Stadium on August 2nd, 2024. This game promises to be an intense battle between two of the AL East's top contenders. Tickets for both games are now available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seat location and availability. In addition to the two games listed above, Ticketmaster also offers tickets for other Blue Jays and Yankees games throughout the 2024 season. For more information and ticket availability, please visit the Ticketmaster website.
**Blue Jays vs. Yankees Tickets on Sale for 2024 Season** Baseball fans can now purchase tickets to two exciting matchups between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees in 2024. **April 15th, 2024: Blue Jays vs. Yankees at Rogers Centre, Toronto** Blue Jays fans can catch their team in action at the Rogers Centre on April 15th of next year. This will be the first meeting between the two rivals in the 2024 season. **August 2nd, 2024: Yankees vs. Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, Bronx** Yankee fans, on the other hand, can witness their team take on the Blue Jays at the iconic Yankee Stadium on August 2nd, 2024. This game promises to be an intense battle between two of the AL East's top contenders. Tickets for both games are now available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seat location and availability. In addition to the two games listed above, Ticketmaster also offers tickets for other Blue Jays and Yankees games throughout the 2024 season. For more information and ticket availability, please visit the Ticketmaster website.
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