Blue Jays Advance to ALCS, Eliminate Yankees in Dramatic Division Series
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 in Game 4, ending the Yankees' season and securing their first ALCS trip since 2016.
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Overview
- The New York Yankees secured a dramatic 9-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the AL Division Series, preventing elimination and extending their postseason run.
- Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. were instrumental in the Yankees' Game 3 comeback, with Judge hitting a crucial tying home run and Chisholm Jr. a go-ahead homer.
- Despite Game 3 heroics, the Yankees' season concluded in Game 4 as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated them 5-2, winning the best-of-five Division Series 3-1.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer contributed to the Blue Jays' Game 4 victory, supported by eight Toronto pitchers who shut down the Yankees' offense.
- The Toronto Blue Jays' victory propelled them to their first American League Championship Series since 2016, ending the playoff run for the highly-touted Yankees.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story as a significant triumph for the Toronto Blue Jays, emphasizing their underdog journey and symbolic victory over the "storied" New York Yankees. They highlight the Blue Jays' collective effort and celebratory actions, contrasting them with the Yankees' struggles. The narrative underscores Toronto's impressive turnaround and their dominance in the series.
"This time, it was their time."
Associated Press"In a do-it-all effort for the ages, Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs as the Yankees staved off elimination by rallying past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 in Game 3 of their AL Division Series."
Associated Press"The Captain saved the day once again for the New York Yankees and the Bronx Bombers live to fight another day with a comeback 9-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series to get within 2-1 in the best-of-five series."
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FAQ
The Toronto Blue Jays last reached the American League Championship Series (ALCS) in 2016 before their 2025 appearance.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer were notable contributors in Game 4, with strong pitching performances from eight Blue Jays pitchers shutting down the Yankees' offense.
The New York Yankees won Game 3 with a dramatic 9-6 comeback, preventing elimination and extending their postseason run, but ultimately lost the series 3-1.
The Blue Jays are set to face either the Seattle Mariners or the Detroit Tigers, who are tied 2-2 in their ALDS series.
During the 2025 regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays held a series advantage against both Seattle and Detroit, with records of 4-2 and 4-3 respectively, outscoring them 31-24 and 35-26.
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