Yankees defeat Blue Jays 7-6
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays warms up on deck during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4.
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been sidelined since April 3 due to a left thumb injury. He suffered a fracture and dislocation that required surgery, and the recovery process has kept him out far longer than the team hoped.
Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two-run homers off Yariel Rodríguez in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6.
The Toronto Blue Jays last faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series last month and lost that set in a harsh reminder of the latest World Series, which reached extra innings in Game 7 before the reigning champions took the title away from the Blue Jays.
A former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star was recently demoted by his current MLB team. He pitched in part of four seasons for Toronto.
The Yankees (28-19) and the Blue Jays (21-25) open a four‑game series tonight at Yankee Stadium. It is the first meeting between these teams since the Jays defeated the Yankees in the postseason last year.
The Toronto Blue Jays open a four-game series against AL East rival New York Yankees on Monday, riding a two-game win streak, and the club has an update on designated hitter George Springer heading into the matchup at Yankee Stadium.
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