On September 7, 2025, the New York Yankees hosted the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees secured a 4–3 victory, improving their record to 79-63. The Blue Jays, leading the AL East, now hold an 82-60 record.

Max Fried earned the win for the Yankees, pitching seven innings and allowing three runs. A key performance came from B. Rice, who hit a home run and drove in three runs. This game saw the Yankees move closer in the division standings.

The Yankees started strong, scoring three runs in the first inning. Bellinger’s double and Rice’s three-run homer set the tone early. The Blue Jays responded in the second inning with two runs, cutting the Yankees’ lead to one. Guerrero Jr. drove in a run with a double, and Lukes added another with a sacrifice fly. In the third inning, both teams added a run. The Yankees scored through Rice’s RBI, and the Blue Jays answered with a run from Kiner-Falefa. The rest of the game saw no additional scoring, as both teams’ pitchers settled in. The Yankees held on to their one-run lead to secure the 4-3 win.

Max Fried led the Yankees to victory with a strong performance on the mound. He pitched 7 innings, allowing 6 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 4 batters. This win improved his record to 15-5 with an ERA of 2.98.

On the offensive side, Bryce Rice made a significant impact for the Yankees. He contributed with a 3-run homer, which played a key role in the team’s win. Cody Bellinger also added to the score with an RBI double, finishing the game with 2 hits.

For the Blue Jays, Max Scherzer took the loss, pitching 4.33 innings and giving up 4 runs. Despite the loss, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solid performance with 2 hits and an RBI. Nathan Lukes also added an RBI to the Blue Jays’ efforts, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

What’s Next

The Yankees’ win brings their record to 79-63. They are in second place in the East. The Blue Jays are still at the top with a record of 82-60. This game was important for the Yankees as they try to close the gap. The Blue Jays have a strong lead, but the Yankees are not far behind. Every game is key for both teams. This win might give the Yankees momentum in the standings. Head-to-head, the Yankees now have a win to build on.

The Toronto Blue Jays will begin a new series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The game will be held at the Rogers Centre, and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:07 PM. They will continue this series with games on Wednesday and Thursday, also at home.

The New York Yankees will start a new series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The series will take place at Yankee Stadium with the first game set for 7:05 PM. The Yankees will play two more games against the Tigers on Wednesday and Thursday, both at home.

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