Overview
- Bo Bichette’s two-run double in the fifth inning propelled the Blue Jays to a 4-1 win in Monday’s opener at Rogers Centre.
- Kevin Gausman allowed one run over seven innings, while Yankees starter Carlos Rodón issued five walks and was hampered by two pivotal infield errors.
- Toronto has now won 11 consecutive home games, setting a franchise record and widening its American League East lead to four games.
- New York has lost its last five matchups against Toronto and is 10-17 within the division, intensifying pressure on general manager Brian Cashman before the July 31 deadline.
- Both teams will turn to Max Scherzer for Toronto and Cam Schlittler for New York in Tuesday’s Game 2 as they vie for momentum before the trade deadline.