Yankees Visit AL East-Leading Blue Jays in Toronto After Four-Game Sweep

The New York Yankees, having lost their seven-game lead in the AL East after being swept in a four-game series by the Toronto Blue Jays, are returning to Toronto for a crucial three-game series aiming to reverse their fortunes. The Blue Jays currently lead the division by three games and are riding a 10-game home winning streak at Rogers Centre. Yankees manager Aaron Boone and captain Aaron Judge emphasized the importance of improving their performance within the division, acknowledging the need to focus on the present and play better baseball to secure a playoff spot and ultimately win the division. Judge recently tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth on the Yankees' all-time home run list and sees this series as a timely opportunity to build momentum. Boone noted the challenge posed by Toronto's strong home performance but expressed optimism about the Yankees' ability to compete and improve. The series is seen as a pivotal moment for the Yankees as they seek to regain control of the AL East title race.