Blue Jays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Yankees

Rookie Trey Yesavage dominated in Game 2 of the ALDS, striking out either 11 batters over 5 1/3 hitless innings (or 10 through four innings, by some accounts) in his postseason debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 13–7. Yesavage, a 22-year-old first-round pick and Toronto's top prospect in just his fourth big-league start, drew a standing ovation as his elite splitter baffled a veteran Bronx lineup. Toronto's offense erupted behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first Blue Jays playoff grand slam and Daulton Varsho's four extra-base hits (tying an MLB record), powering the scoring outburst. Yankees starter Max Fried was knocked out after allowing seven earned runs, and although New York dented the scoreboard late, the Blue Jays bullpen preserved the win. Toronto has outscored New York 23–8 through the first two games — a postseason record for runs in the opening two contests of a series — and will go to the Bronx with a 2–0 ALDS lead. Yesavage's sudden postseason breakout has vaulted him into the national conversation across sports media.