Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt Earns Eighth Win Against Yankees

Chris Bassitt pitched effectively for the Toronto Blue Jays in an 8-5 victory over the New York Yankees, allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings while striking out nine. Despite a recent poor outing against the Boston Red Sox where he allowed eight earned runs in just two innings, Bassitt maintains a solid season record of 8-4 with a 4.32 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 100 innings. Bassitt has historically performed well against the Yankees, boasting a 1.63 ERA in 38.1 innings pitched versus them, which is his best against any team. The Blue Jays and Yankees are closely matched in the AL East standings, with the Blue Jays holding a tiebreaker and aiming for a sweep in their series. Bassitt's underlying metrics suggest some bad luck this season, as his FIP of 3.65 is significantly better than his ERA, and he ranks highly in limiting walks and exit velocity, though he has a lower whiff rate. The Blue Jays hope Bassitt can pitch deep into games to alleviate bullpen strain, given his veteran experience and current contract season.