Yankees Rally From 6-1 Deficit to Defeat Blue Jays 9-6 in ALDS

The New York Yankees made MLB history in their 2025 ALDS Game 3 comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays, overcoming a 6-1 deficit to win 9-6 and stave off elimination. This marked the first time in MLB postseason history a team down by 5+ runs and facing a potential series sweep came back to win, with Aaron Judge playing a pivotal role by hitting a game-tying three-run homer and scoring four runs. Despite starting pitcher Carlos Rodón’s early struggles, the Yankees’ bullpen was exceptional, combining for 6⅔ scoreless innings with strong outings from Fernando Cruz, Camilo Doval, Tim Hill, Devin Williams, and David Bednar to shut down the Blue Jays’ offense. The Yankees’ resilience kept their season alive and set the stage for a critical Game 4 in the Bronx, where rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler is expected to start against the Blue Jays, who will likely rely on their bullpen and Eric Lauer as starting pitcher. The Blue Jays had dominated on the road when scoring six or more runs, but the Yankees' late-game surge and bullpen performance disrupted that trend. Both teams face a high-stakes matchup, with the Blue Jays still favored to advance but needing to improve to clinch the series.