(Toronto) Aaron Judge broke the tie with a two-run homer in the eighth on Tuesday as the New York Yankees inflicted a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
“They’re two really good teams that like to pass the ball back to each other,” said Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who struck out 10 in seven innings. There’s definitely a bit of antipathy there, which adds to the vibe. »
The slap against Erik Swanson (2-2) crossed 448 feet, beyond center field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa also homered for the Yankees.
Domingo German was sent off in fourth, after an inspection of his right hand.
“As soon as I looked at his hand, it was extremely shiny and extremely sticky,” chief umpire James Hoye told a reporter. It’s the stickiest hand I’ve ever felt. »
German apologized to his teammates after the game.
“It was certainly the bag of rosin, he defended himself, through an interpreter. It was the sweat and the bag of rosin. I don’t need any extra help catching the ball. »
German, who had been flawless in three sets, could face a 10-game ban.
Kevin Kiermaier slammed a solo long ball for the Jays. He hit her in the fifth, kicking off a three-run inning for his own.
Bo Bichette drove in a run with a double and Vladimir Guerrero did the same with a single.
Kevin Gausman gave up three runs and five hits in seven innings, striking out 10 batters. Ryan Weber (1-0) had seven outs, while Wandy Peralta had a third save.
The Yankees have won seven of their last nine meetings. The three hour and two minute game took place in front of 35,112 people at the Rogers Centre.
Wednesday night, Chris Bassitt (5-2) will face Gerrit Cole (5-0).