In Game 1 of the ALDS, the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 5-3. This match took place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Toronto.
Yankees win 5-3 against Blue Jays
Game played on October 4, 2025
Luis Gil pitched for the Yankees
Kevin Gausman started for Blue Jays
Yankees previously defeated Red Sox
Both teams had 94-68 records
Blue Jays won AL East tiebreaker
Game held in Rogers Centre
The New York Yankees opened the American League Division Series with a 10–1 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Both clubs finished the regular season 94–68, but Toronto secured the AL East title via an 8–5 head-to-head tiebreaker. New York now trails 0–1 in the best-of-five series.[1]
Toronto’s Early Offensive Surge
Kevin Gausman dominated the Yankees lineup, delivering 5⅔ shutout innings with three strikeouts and three hits allowed. Alejandro Kirk smashed a solo home run in the first inning, followed by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s homer in the second, giving Toronto a 2–0 lead they extended in the sixth.[2]
Yankees’ Starting Pitcher Struggles
Luis Gil struggled in his postseason debut, lasting just 4⅓ innings. He yielded eight earned runs on seven hits and issued six walks as his fastball command faltered under pressure. Toronto built an 8–0 cushion by the sixth inning.[3]
Late New York Response
The Yankees managed a lone run in the eighth inning when Giancarlo Stanton lined an RBI single into left field. New York finished with only three hits and left ten runners on base. Toronto’s bullpen retired 13 of the final 14 batters for 4⅓ scoreless innings.[4]
Clubhouse Reaction
Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the need for quick corrective measures: “We didn’t execute in all three phases. We must be sharper in Game 2.” Giancarlo Stanton acknowledged the team’s offensive woes: “We failed to string quality at-bats. We’ll respond.” Rookie Cam Schlittler called the defeat a “wake-up call” after his Wild Card heroics.[5]
Game 2 Preview
Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday at 4:08 p.m. ET, also at Rogers Centre. The Yankees will counter with ace Max Fried, while the Blue Jays have announced left-hander José Berríos as their starter. New York must win to avoid an 0–2 deficit.
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