Blue Jays Dominate Yankees 13-7 in ALDS Game 2, Yankees Near Elimination

In Game 2 of the ALDS, the Toronto Blue Jays dominated the New York Yankees with a 13-7 victory, taking control of the series. Yankees ace Max Fried struggled significantly, allowing seven runs on eight hits over three-plus innings, a stark contrast to his previous strong postseason performances. Rookie Trey Yesavage of the Blue Jays was unhittable, pitching 5 1/3 scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts, setting a Blue Jays playoff record and effectively shutting down the Yankees' potent offense. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made history by hitting the first grand slam in Toronto’s postseason history, contributing to the Jays' commanding lead. The Yankees, who had the best offense during the regular season, appeared overwhelmed by the Jays' pitching and power hitting, with Fried's ineffective outing being a critical factor in their defeat. With the Blue Jays now on the brink of advancing to the ALCS, the Yankees face a must-win Game 3 at home to keep their postseason hopes alive.