Blue Jays Outlast Yankees in Wild 11-9 Battle to Tie AL East Lead
What a game we witnessed between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees on July 2, 2025. It had everything: explosive offense, dramatic comebacks, clutch moments, and a wild finish that could define the AL East race. If you're a Jays fan, you're still catching your breath — and if you're a Yankees fan, you’re probably wondering how an eight-run deficit nearly flipped into a win.
It started off like a dream for Toronto. The Blue Jays exploded for seven runs in the first inning off Yankees starter Will Warren and stretched that lead to 8-0 by the third. Davis Schneider set the tone with two home runs on the night, and Addison Barger added a three-run shot in that first-inning outburst. It looked like a rout in the making.
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But of course, this is Yankees vs. Jays — nothing is ever that simple. The Yankees stormed back with six runs in the sixth inning, sparked by Giancarlo Stanton’s long-overdue first home run of the season — a three-run bomb. Suddenly, it was a game again.
Then, in the eighth inning, Aaron Judge delivered what felt like a knockout punch: a two-run homer to tie it at 9-9. That was his 31st homer of the season, and it came off Yimi GarcÃa, who took the mound perhaps not in the ideal situation. Judge continues to crush records — this homer was part of a three-hit, three-RBI night. He was intentionally walked for the 22nd time this season, just one shy of Mickey Mantle’s Yankees record before the All-Star break.
But the Blue Jays weren’t done. George Springer drew a walk in the bottom of the eighth, stole second, and forced chaos on the bases. A wild pitch from Devin Williams allowed him to dash home for the go-ahead run, making it 10-9. Addison Barger then knocked in an insurance run to make it 11-9. Barger had a standout night with four RBIs and reached base three times — truly rising to the occasion.
Jeff Hoffman closed it out in the ninth for his 20th save, despite a bit of late pressure from the Yankees. With that, the Jays sealed their third consecutive win over New York and climbed into a tie for the AL East lead at 48-38. Not long ago, the Yankees had a comfortable seven-game cushion atop the division. Now, Toronto has caught them, going 21-10 since May 28, while New York has stumbled with a 13-18 record over the same stretch.
In the end, this wasn’t just another win. This was a statement game. Toronto showed grit, resilience, and that they're more than ready to battle for the division crown. The series finale is set to be a thriller with Clarke Schmidt facing off against Chris Bassitt. If the last few games are any indication, you won’t want to miss what happens next.
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