New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO (Interstat) — The New York Yankees will look to even their playoff series and reclaim home-field advantage when they face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 on Sunday evening at Rogers Centre.
After a decisive 10-1 loss in Saturday’s opener, the Yankees turn to ace left-hander Max Fried. Fried was a dominant force during the regular season, posting a 19-5 record and providing a significant advantage for a team looking to bounce back. The Yankees, who finished the season 96-70, had won 10 of their previous 13 games before the Game 1 defeat.
The Blue Jays, who hold a slim 95-68 season record, will counter with their own momentum after a commanding offensive display. Key contributors in the opener included catcher Alejandro Kirk, who went 2-for-4 with two home runs, and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who added a 3-for-4 performance with a homer and two RBIs.
The season series between these American League East rivals has been tightly contested. While the Blue Jays hold a 7-6 edge in the 13 meetings, the Yankees took two of three in their most recent September series in New York. According to Interstat’s game simulator, a high-scoring affair is expected, projecting an 8-5 victory for the Yankees. The betting markets agree, installing New York as a -1.5 run favorite with an over/under of 8.
First pitch is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, with the series shifting to New York for Game 3 on Tuesday.