In a high-scoring affair at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees emerged victorious over the Toronto Blue Jays with a narrow 9-8 win on Saturday night, fueled by home runs from Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Anthony Rizzo. The Yankees got off to a quick start, with Judge and Stanton each launching homers in a three-run first inning against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who lasted just 1 1/3 innings before being pulled. Rizzo added to the offensive onslaught with his first home run of the season in the fifth inning.

Despite the Yankees building leads of 6-0 in the second and 9-2 in the sixth, the Blue Jays mounted a late comeback, sparked by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run in the seventh inning. However, the Yankees managed to hold on for the win, with reliever Clay Holmes securing his fourth save of the season.

Luke Weaver earned the win for the Yankees, despite allowing three runs over two innings of relief. Gausman struggled for the Blue Jays, surrendering six runs (five earned) in his short outing.

The game was played in front of a lively crowd of 42,250 fans, with both teams showcasing their offensive firepower. Judge’s home run marked his fourth career homer off Gausman, while Stanton contributed three hits to boost his batting average.

In the post-game analysis, Gausman acknowledged his subpar performance, attributing it to difficulties finding his rhythm and issuing walks. On the Yankees’ side, Stanton’s early-season struggles seemed to fade as he delivered key hits to support the team’s offensive efforts.

The victory propelled the Yankees to a 7-2 record for the season, maintaining their strong start to the campaign. However, the Blue Jays showed resilience in their comeback bid, impressing manager John Schneider with their fighting spirit.

The game also saw significant injury news for the Yankees, as Jonathan Loáisiga revealed his need for season-ending elbow surgery due to a torn UCL, dealing a blow to the team’s pitching depth.