Blue Jays Beat Yankees 8-4, Take AL East Lead

The New York Yankees suffered a significant 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays marked by a defensive collapse that included four errors, contributing heavily to their defeat and postseason implications. Key moments included errors by Max Fried, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ben Rice, and Jasson Dominguez, with Fried also struggling on the mound and being ejected alongside manager Aaron Boone following disputes with the umpire. Despite home runs from Aaron Judge, Anthony Volpe, and Dominguez, the Yankees could not overcome the extra opportunities afforded to the Blue Jays through defensive lapses. The Blue Jays capitalized on these mistakes, scoring multiple runs in the middle innings to pull ahead, extending their season advantage over the Yankees. Conversely, the Yankees managed to halt the Blue Jays’ 11-game home winning streak in a close 5-4 victory a day later, featuring strong offensive contributions but continuing pitching challenges. These games highlight ongoing struggles with fundamental defense and pitching consistency for the Yankees against a top AL East rival.