Springer and Guerrero lead the Jays, defeat struggling Yanks 9-2

NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer won 5-5 as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a 3-run homer to win the 2nd inning by 5 runs from Frankie Montas. The Jays beat the struggling New York Yankees Thursday night, as he went 9-2.

Jose Berríos (9-5) bounced back from his two melee and pitched 6 2/3 effective innings. With his right arm, he allowed 6 hits and 2 runs, struck out 9, and walked 1. Leading hitter Springer, who was designated hitter in six straight games, recorded a double and his four singles, including his RBI hit before Guerrero's home run. This was his fourth five-hit game in his career and his first since May 12, 2019 in Houston.

"Good night. Good night for us," said Springer.

He recorded his 5th hit in a game against the Yankees, his second blue he became Jay, on September 10, 1977 in New York toward the end of Toronto's inaugural season. Roy, who won 5–6, joined Howell.

Springer also became his first leadoff hitter as he recorded his five hits against the Yankees. rice field. June 6, 2000, New York.

The New Britain, Connecticut native produced one of his greatest games without his family on the stands.

"It's hard for them to get down here on weekdays," said Springer. "It's okay. They were watching from home." Wednesday night, as the Yankees finished Josh Donaldson's walk-off grand slam in his 8-7 victory over Tampa Bay, New York said. It was his 13th loss in 17 matches.

Alejandro Kirk hit an RBI double and sacrifice fly for the Blue Jays. Toronto is also a potential wildcard.

"Obviously they're leading in his nine games or something, but everything from here on out The game is huge," Springer said. "It doesn't matter who you play against. It's almost a playoff-style mentality and everyone gets in.

Teoscar Hernández hits a two-run double in the seventh off of Albert Abreu.

New York scored without hitting the ball over the infield

DJ LeMahieu hit an infield hit from 2nd place, Berrios bobbled the ball to get first. A shot to the outside of Guerrero, Esteban Floreal scored his second on Aaron Judge's groundout.

Montas (4-10) allowed six runs and eight hits in six innings. His wife and other family members were present for his home debut, as he tied a season-high by allowing six runs in three starts for the second time since being bought from Auckland.

"He just missed the middle of the plate and I think the heater got him in trouble," said manager Aaron Boone.

After Toronto took a 2-0 lead on Springer's two-strike his single, Guerrero put his 1-0 fastball up the front row in the right field seat to make his 5-0. took a lead of 0.

Guerrero's 362-foot drive was his fifth home run against the Yankees of the year. Ten of his 13 career home runs against the Yankees have come in the Bronx.

Anthony Bass followed Berrios and instigated the judges with 2 on. Yusei Kikuchi ran aground twice in the eighth inning in his first relief appearance of his career, finished off by Jordan Romano.

KAAT His signing-off

Freshman Jim Kurt announced early Thursday that it would be his final telecast after he signed off with Bob Costas. provided color commentary on the MLB Network telecast.

After the Blue Jays hit his fifth inning, the video board showed Kurt waving to the crowd and giving them a thunderous applause as Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" played. Did.

His 83-year-old Kaat has worked for MLB Network since the network's inception in 2009. He also broadcast Yankee-Twins games his 22nd season before retiring following the 2006 season.

Trainers room

Blue Jays: Springer missed his eight games with inflammation in his right elbow, making his final outfield appearance on July 28. threw from 120 feet. … LHP Tim Mayza (dislocated right shoulder) threw off the mound in Toronto and he could be a week or two before starting a rehab assignment.

Yankees: OF/DH. Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles tendon) was able to train before the game and begin his rehab assignments on Friday. …LHP Zach Britton (left elbow) pitched the bullpen earlier this week and another Saturday at the team's spring training his complex in Florida. … RHP Miguel Castro (right shoulder strain) pitches on the field and is about a week away from the mound.

Next

Toronto RHP Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.16 ERA) beats New York RHP Jameson Taillon (11 -3, 3.95) Friday.

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