On August 2, 2024, in Bronx, New York, the Toronto Blue Jays took on the New York Yankees in an exciting matchup. Despite a rain delay of 86 minutes, the Blue Jays emerged victorious with an 8-5 win over the Yankees. The game saw some stellar performances, including Ernie Clement’s three RBIs and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaching base four times.
The Blue Jays never trailed in the game and managed to knock out New York starter Marcus Stroman in the third inning. Guerrero continued his impressive hitting streak, extending it to 15 games with an RBI single in the first inning. Clement also played a significant role, contributing a two-run double and an infield RBI single during a four-run third inning.
Spencer Horwitz and Brian Serven also made valuable contributions to the Blue Jays’ offense. Horwitz drove in a run with a single in the third inning, while Serven delivered a crucial two-run single after Stroman was pulled from the game. However, the inning came to an end when Guerrero was thrown out at third base.
Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ standout player, hit his major-league-leading 40th home run of the season off Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman. Anthony Volpe also had a strong performance for the Yankees, notching three hits, including a two-run homer in the fifth inning. Despite their efforts, the Yankees saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.
Gausman pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks. He struck out two batters, but Judge managed to hit his sixth home run off Gausman in his career. The Blue Jays’ bullpen stepped up after Gausman’s outing, with reliever Brendon Little earning the win after stranding two runners in the sixth inning.
Former Yankee Chad Green closed out the game for the Blue Jays, earning his eighth save of the season by striking out the side in the ninth inning. He managed to get called third strikes on Juan Soto and Judge to secure the victory for Toronto.
Overall, it was a thrilling game between the Blue Jays and the Yankees, with standout performances from key players on both teams. The Blue Jays’ strong offensive showing and solid bullpen pitching ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in securing the win.