Overview

• Toronto won the first two games of the four-game series at Rogers Centre with a 5-4 comeback on July 1 and a 12-5 rout on Canada Day.
• George Springer drove in seven runs with a grand slam in Game 2 while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. delivered key RBIs in both outings.
• Yankees bullpen and defense unraveled in late innings, contributing to their 12th loss in the last 18 games.
• Both clubs have dealt with injuries and fatigue, as Blue Jays outfielder Trent Grisham exited with a hamstring issue and Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain.
• Max Fried (10-2, 1.92 ERA) will start Game 3 as New York looks to preserve its one-game lead in the AL East.