Yankees triumph over Blue Jays with a score of 4-3
In a thrilling encounter between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, September 4, 2022, Aaron Judge shone brightly, leading his team to a 4-3 victory.
Max Fried, currently sharing the MLB lead in wins this season with 16, pitched impressively, allowing three runs and six hits in seven innings. His stellar performance improved to 3-0 in his last four starts.
The game began with a bang as Ben Rice hit a three-run homer, providing valuable support for Max Fried. However, Max Scherzer, pitching for the Blue Jays, was not to be outdone. He allowed three runs in four and a third innings, but unfortunately, four runs proved to be too many for the Blue Jays to overcome.
The Blue Jays managed to tie the game in the third inning thanks to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s double. But the Yankees quickly regained the lead when Judge, after drawing a walk in the third inning, stole second base and scored on Cody Bellinger's decisive double.
Judge's defensive skills were also on display, making a diving catch to hold Nathan Lukes at second base. The Blue Jays' offence did not give up, with Lukes contributing a sacrifice fly and Isiah Kiner-Falefa an RBI single.
Despite the Blue Jays' best efforts, the Yankees held on to their lead, securing the win and maintaining their position as the current top wild-card team in the AL. The Blue Jays, who currently hold the tiebreaker over the Yankees in their division, will be hoping to close the gap in the AL East standings, where they currently lead by two games.
It is worth noting that the Blue Jays have managed to win eight out of 13 meetings with the Yankees this season, making their encounters highly competitive. This latest victory for the Yankees will undoubtedly add fuel to the fire in their ongoing rivalry with the Blue Jays.
In this closely fought game, Aaron Judge's all-round performance was instrumental in securing the win for the Yankees, further solidifying his status as a key player for the team.
