Toronto Blue Jays Dominate New York Yankees 2-0 ALDS Lead with Record Runs

The 2025 MLB playoffs witnessed a historic start as the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the New York Yankees in the ALDS, scoring a franchise-record 23 runs over the first two games, the most the Yankees have ever conceded to open a postseason series. Toronto's offense was led by standout performances including rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, who set a Blue Jays postseason record with 11 strikeouts in 5 1/3 no-hit innings, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who hit the team's first postseason grand slam. In the first game at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays routed the Yankees 10-1, with Alejandro Kirk hitting two home runs, while the second game ended 13-7 in favor of Toronto, showcasing multiple home runs and strong hitting. The Blue Jays are now poised to complete a sweep at Yankee Stadium and reach their first ALCS since 2016, while the Yankees face elimination and must rally to avoid an early exit. Throughout the season, the Yankees and Blue Jays had closely contested games, culminating in both teams finishing with 94 wins, with Toronto winning the division tiebreaker, setting the stage for this intense playoff series. Toronto's dominant offense and pitching have put the Yankees on the brink, marking a dramatic and record-setting beginning to the postseason clash.