Overview

• Toronto seized a 1-0 series lead with an eight-run late surge spanning the seventh and eighth innings at Rogers Centre.
• Kevin Gausman earned the win after allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings, while Luis Gil took the loss for New York after 2 2/3 innings.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opened the scoring with a first-inning homer as the Blue Jays totaled 14 hits.
• According to Baseball-Reference, Kirk is the first Mexico-born player to hit two home runs in a single MLB postseason game.
• Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday with Max Fried starting for the Yankees and Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays.