Yankees Rally to Force Game 4 in ALDS Against Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays, known for their strong defense and featuring five former Gold Glove winners, unexpectedly faltered defensively in Game 3 of the 2025 ALDS against the New York Yankees, squandering an early 6-1 lead and losing 9-6. Key defensive miscues by players including Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Addison Barger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Anthony Santander allowed the Yankees to rally, highlighted by Aaron Judge's pivotal three-run homer that tied the game and shifted momentum. Despite the loss, the Blue Jays still lead the series 2-1 but face a challenging Game 4 where they plan to start with right-hander Louis Varland in an opener role, having exhausted much of their bullpen in the previous game. Blue Jays manager John Schneider acknowledged the risk of the bullpen-heavy strategy but remained confident in his pitchers' readiness. Offensively, while the Blue Jays scored enough runs, their star hitter George Springer struggled significantly in Game 4, underscoring the need for consistent postseason performances. The Yankees, buoyed by their comeback and sustained momentum, remain a formidable threat as the series continues.