Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shined in Toronto, but Aaron Judge stole the spotlight in New York on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays’ defense struggled, and their pitching faltered, allowing the Yankees to capitalize with a 9-6 win in Game 3 of the American League Division Series. While Toronto still leads the series, they must step up in Game 4 to avoid a decisive Game 5.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider acknowledged that walks and errors hurt their chances against the Yankees. Guerrero Jr.’s early two-run homer set the tone, extending Toronto’s winning streak since late September. Despite a strong start, the Blue Jays faced a resilient Yankees team that clawed back into the game.
An error by Toronto’s Addison Barger proved costly as Aaron Judge’s three-run homer tied the score and shifted the momentum in favor of the Yankees. New York capitalized on Toronto’s mistakes and secured the win, marking their largest playoff comeback since 2010. The Blue Jays now face a critical Game 4, aiming for their first series victory since 2016, while the Yankees look to build on their success from last year’s pennant win.