Blue Jays' Yesavage Sets Franchise Playoff Strikeout Record vs Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a historic performance in Game 2 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees, striking out 11 batters over 5 1/3 no-hit innings. Yesavage, who made his MLB debut just weeks earlier, set a new Blue Jays franchise record for strikeouts in a postseason game and tied an MLB playoff record with six consecutive strikeouts. His dominant outing helped the Blue Jays build a commanding 12-0 lead early in the game, contributing to a 13-7 victory and a 2-0 series lead. The Yankees experienced a franchise postseason low, striking out more than 10 times in the first four innings for the first time ever. Despite a limited number of major league appearances prior to this game, Yesavage has quickly established himself as a top prospect and key playoff contributor for Toronto. He was pulled early from the game due to pitch count limits, leaving to a standing ovation at the Rogers Centre.