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Yankees vs Blue Jays game
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The gist
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-1 on Friday; Kirk homered and drove in 2. The win tightens AL East race as Yankees chase division lead.
Background
The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are AL East rivals. The Yankees entered the series second in the division, 6.5 games behind the Rays, while the Blue Jays were fourth. Toronto had been playing well recently, winning five of seven and taking three of four from the Red Sox. This three-game series at Rogers Centre is part of a six-game road trip for the Yankees.
How it unfolded
- Aug 14, 2026Yankees and Blue Jays open a three-game series at Rogers Centre. Gerrit Cole starts for New York, Shane Bieber for Toronto.
- Aug 14, 2026Blue Jays win 3-1. Alejandro Kirk homers and hits a tiebreaking double, Bieber pitches six innings for the win, and Louis Varland earns the save.
- Aug 15, 2026Yankees and Blue Jays play the second game of the series, with Cam Schlittler scheduled for New York against Braydon Fisher for Toronto.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Blue Jays' Shane Bieber said, 'This feels great. We're just excited to get to the ball yard every day.'