Yankees Rally Past Blue Jays 9–6 to Stay Alive in ALDS
Toronto’s early lead evaporates as New York forces Game 4 in the Bronx
NEW YORK — The Toronto Blue Jays’ bid for a sweep was put on hold Tuesday night as the New York Yankees stormed back from a five-run deficit to win 9–6 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.
Toronto appeared poised to close out the series early after jumping to a 6–1 lead through three innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ignited the offence with a two-run homer in the first inning, followed by run-scoring hits from Daulton Varsho, Ernie Clement, and Anthony Santander that silenced the Yankee Stadium crowd.
But the Yankees’ comeback began in the fourth, when Aaron Judge delivered a towering three-run home run off Louis Varland to tie the game at 6–6. In the fifth, Jazz Chisholm Jr. gave New York its first lead of the series with a solo shot, while Austin Wells and Ben Rice drove in additional runs to cap the rally.
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From there, New York’s bullpen shut the door, combining for 6⅔ scoreless innings. Tim Hill earned the win in relief, and closer David Bednar secured the save with 1⅔ perfect innings.
For the Yankees, it was their largest postseason comeback in an elimination game in franchise history. Judge finished 3-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored, powering a lineup that refused to go quietly.
Despite the loss, the Blue Jays still hold a 2–1 series lead. Clement went 4-for-5 for Toronto, continuing his strong playoff showing. Game 4 is set for Wednesday night in the Bronx, where the Yankees will start Cam Schlittler, while Toronto is expected to rely on a bullpen-by-committee approach led by Varland.
Sources: Reuters, ESPN, MLB.com, Wikipedia (Game 3 summary)
