Yankees Stun Blue Jays, Avoid Sweep in dramatic Comeback
NEW YORK – In a stunning reversal of fortune, the New York Yankees overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, preventing a series sweep and forcing a fourth game.Aaron Judge‘s three-run home run tied the contest on a memorable night at Yankee Stadium, sparking an eight-run rally for the Yankees.
The comeback, fueled by two costly Toronto errors, marks the Yankees’ largest in a do-or-die game and ties for the second-largest in any postseason game. New York now trails 2-1 in the best-of-five series.
This victory is particularly significant for Judge, who entered the postseason facing scrutiny over his October performance. Throughout his career, Judge’s regular season OPS has been 250 points higher than his postseason OPS.Though, he emphatically silenced those criticisms, going 3-for-4 with an intentional walk, scoring three runs, and contributing with both his glove and legs.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning for the Yankees. Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had initially put the Blue Jays ahead with a two-run homer in the first inning, but the Blue Jays ultimately squandered a 6-1 lead built in the third inning.
The Yankees’ resilience ensures the ALDS will continue, with Game 4 scheduled for[Date/Time-[Date/Time-[Date/Time-[Date/Time-facts not provided in original text].