Aaron Judge Powers Yankees Largest Comeback to Avoid ALDS Sweep

In a dramatic Game 3 of the AL Division Series, the New York Yankees overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6, staving off elimination and narrowing the series to 2-1. Aaron Judge delivered a clutch performance, hitting a tying three-run homer and driving in four runs, while fans chanted "MVP! MVP!" as he excelled both offensively and defensively. Despite a rocky start from Yankees starter Carlos Rodón, who gave up six runs in just over two innings, the bullpen held strong with five relievers combining for 6⅔ scoreless innings, including a save by David Bednar. The Yankees capitalized on two critical Toronto errors and scored eight unanswered runs, marking their largest comeback in an elimination game and one of the biggest in postseason history. For the Blue Jays, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer and continued his strong series, but Toronto squandered a prime chance to reach their first AL Championship Series since 2016. Game 4 is set for Wednesday night in the Bronx, with the Yankees looking to build on their momentum.