Yankees Clinch Series Split with Blue Jays as Judge and Soto Shine
Aaron Judge hits his 31st home run and Juan Soto returns to the lineup, boosting the Yankees to an 8-1 victory.
- Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 31st home run, driving in two runs in the first inning.
- Juan Soto, a last-minute addition, contributed with a hit and a run scored despite a hand injury.
- Gerrit Cole pitched five strong innings, securing his first win of the season.
- The Yankees' balanced offense saw contributions from DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, and Trent Grisham.
- New York avoided a fifth straight series loss, improving their record to 54-32.