An Aaron Judge walk-off home run and a five RBI day from Gleyber Torres later, the Yankees handled the Blue Jays again with a quick two-game sweep.
New York’s lead in the American League East has grown to four games over the Rays, while Toronto’s struggles have dropped them to third place and six games back. And to think they were practically coronated after a strong offseason.
The Yankees will now head to Chicago for four games against the banged-up White Sox, who are barely playing .500 ball this season. But they’ve also won seven of eight and are in a weak division, so they may be ready to take off.