Blue Jays Eliminate Yankees with 5-2 Victory in ALDS Game 4
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 of the ALDS, clinching the series 3-1 and advancing to the ALCS for the first time since 2016.
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium, winning the series 3-1 and advancing to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the first time since 2016.
The Blue Jays employed a bullpen strategy, utilizing eight pitchers to stifle the Yankees' offense. Jeff Hoffman recorded a four-out save, navigating a bases-loaded situation in the eighth inning and allowing only a ninth-inning RBI single by Aaron Judge.
Offensively, Toronto was led by George Springer's go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nathan Lukes, and Myles Straw also contributed RBIs, as the Blue Jays amassed 12 hits in the game.
Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler allowed four runs (two earned) over 6⅓ innings. Ryan McMahon provided a highlight for New York with a solo home run in the third inning.
The Blue Jays outscored the Yankees 34-19 over the series and held an 11-6 advantage in head-to-head matchups during the 2025 season, securing home-field advantage.
Toronto will face either the Seattle Mariners or the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, with the opponent to be determined following the conclusion of their series.