Yankees End Blue Jays 11-Game Home Win Streak With Ninth-Inning Homer

Ben Rice hit a crucial ninth-inning home run off Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, leading the New York Yankees to a 5-4 victory over Toronto and snapping the Blue Jays' 11-game home winning streak. This win marked the Yankees' first victory in six games at Rogers Centre this season and narrowed their division deficit to three games behind the Blue Jays. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cody Bellinger also contributed with early home runs, helping the Yankees build an early lead despite defensive struggles from shortstop Anthony Volpe, who committed his 13th error of the season. Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler outpitched veteran Max Scherzer, allowing two runs over five innings in only his second major league start. The Yankees bullpen, led by Devin Williams, secured the save as the team overcame a late-game rally by Toronto. Rice's game-winning homer and the team's resilience provide momentum as they head into the second half of the season.