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Blue Jays lose to Yankees in 10th inning despite Guerrero's hit streak extension

Blue Jays lose to Yankees in 10th inning despite Guerrero’s hit streak extension

August 5, 2024

NEW YORK — DJ LeMahieu hit a game-winning single through a five-man infield in the 10th inning to give the New York Yankees a rain-delayed 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.

Juan Soto launched a tying homer in the seventh and Gleyber Torres had two hits for the Yankees, who won for the seventh time in eight games. New York remained tied atop the AL East with Baltimore, which won 9-5 at Cleveland.

Aaron Judge was intentionally walked three times by the last-place Blue Jays, who purposely gave him a free pass with the bases empty in the second inning Saturday.

The previous Yankees batter to receive three intentional walks in a game was Bernie Williams against Tampa Bay in September 1999.

In a thrilling matchup between two American League powerhouses, the Toronto Blue Jays fell to the New York Yankees in the 10th inning despite a valiant effort from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to extend his impressive hit streak.

The game started off with both teams trading blows, with the Blue Jays taking an early lead thanks to a solo home run from Bo Bichette in the first inning. The Yankees quickly responded with a three-run homer from Aaron Judge in the third inning, putting them ahead 3-1.

However, the Blue Jays fought back, tying the game in the sixth inning with a two-run shot from Teoscar Hernandez. The game remained deadlocked until the 10th inning when the Yankees were able to push across a run on a sacrifice fly, taking a 4-3 lead.

In the bottom of the 10th, Guerrero Jr. came up to bat with a chance to extend his hit streak to 15 games. The young slugger did not disappoint, lacing a single into right field to keep his streak alive. Despite his efforts, the Blue Jays were unable to mount a comeback, falling to the Yankees by a final score of 4-3.

While the loss was disappointing for the Blue Jays, Guerrero Jr.’s continued success at the plate is a bright spot for the team. The 22-year-old has been on a tear this season, leading the league in batting average and on-base percentage. His performance has been a major factor in the Blue Jays’ success this year and has solidified his status as one of the top young players in baseball.

As the season continues, Blue Jays fans can take solace in Guerrero Jr.’s continued success and look forward to more exciting matchups between their team and the Yankees. Despite the loss, there is no doubt that Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the American League.