George Springer tuvo una noche destacada con tres hits, incluyendo dos triples anotados, mientras que José Berríos pitch de manera efectiva durante seven innings mientras los Toronto Blue Jays vencieron a los New York Yankees, que estaban sufriendo, por 9 a 2. Los Yankees sufrieron su peor racha de la temporada al perder su cuarto juego consecutivo y el noveno de los últimos diez, lo que los desplazó del primer lugar en las clasificaciones de la AL Este. Actualmente, están por detrás de Baltimore en términos de porcentajes. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. también aportó un solo home run, su décimo de la temporada, mientras Toronto ganaba su segundo partido consecutivo después de perder los siete anteriores.
Berríos, who had struggled against New York last season with three losses in as many starts, turned things around this time. He allowed two runs on two hits, walked three batters, and struck out a season-high eight.
The Yankees had started June strong with five consecutive wins, extending an eight-game winning streak. However, since then, they have struggled with a 7-12 record. In their last three games, they have been outscored 30-11 and 61-26 over the past seven games.
“We clearly need to improve our execution,” remarked manager Aaron Boone. “We have to make better decisions on pitch selection in certain situations, and we need to correct that. I’m confident we can.”
Key hitters Juan Soto and Aaron Judge had a tough night, going a combined 0 for 7 with four strikeouts in the opening game of the four-game series. Judge had earlier been selected as a starter for the All-Star Game on July 16.
Trent Grisham added a two-run homer for the Yankees, who until now had been one of only four teams not to lose four consecutive games this season. Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia are the others.
Springer, who entered the game batting .196 with six home runs, including two in the first two days of the season, continued his recent power surge. He also homered in Tuesday’s victory over Boston.
“I’ve been working hard to contribute and help the team win,” Springer noted. “I’m determined to keep pushing forward.”
