Yankees' right-field throw by Bellinger clocks 95 mph in the sixth, leading to a 3-1 victory over the Jays
Yankees Secure 3-1 Victory Over Blue Jays, Thanks to Bellinger's Outfield Assist
In a thrilling game on Sunday evening, the New York Yankees secured a narrow 3-1 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. The game was marked by several key plays, including a crucial outfield assist by Cody Bellinger that tagged out Bo Bichette at the plate.
Bellinger's strong one-hop throw from right field, clocked at 95.3 mph, was a highlight of the game. The play came in the fourth inning, when Bichette was attempting to score from third base. Austin Wells moved to his left to tag Bichette on the left leg after Bellinger's throw, securing the out.
This was Bellinger's sixth outfield assist and his second in 44 starts in right field this year. The play proved to be a turning point in the game, as the Yankees went on to score a pair of unearned runs in the second inning off Toronto starter Chris Bassitt, with Jasson Domínguez hitting an RBI single and Wells lifting a sacrifice fly.
The Yankees' bullpen also played a significant role in the game. With their closer, Clay Holmes, unavailable, Scott Effross, Chad Green, and Michael King each pitched an inning. Aroldis Chapman and Jonathan Loaisiga combined for two innings, with Chapman giving up a hit but not allowing any runs, and Loaisiga allowing a run.
New York starter Luis Gil pitched a season-high six innings, allowing one run and two hits, and striking out one while walking four. The win improved Gil's record to 3-1.
Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a good game, recording two of Toronto's five hits and currently hitting .520 (13-for-25) in his last six games. However, the game took a sour turn for the Blue Jays when Bichette was injured during the game and hobbled off the field with the aid of a trainer, holding his left shin and lower leg.
The last out for the Yankees in the game was not explicitly mentioned in the available information, but the team maintained the lead they had established earlier in the game, thanks in part to Bellinger's outfield assist. The win brings the Yankees' record to 10-9 for the season.
