"So far, the series has been a dazzling offensive display for Toronto, with the team feeding off a rowdy Rogers Centre atmosphere to score, at one point, 23 straight runs across two home wins. Toronto's emphatic offense means New York has had to go deep into their bullpen in both games of the series, with their entire staff getting tagged for runs."
"Before this series began, New York coaches were hoping their Wild Card series in Boston would not affect their pitching in the ALDS against Toronto. To begin the series, the Yankees started 27-year-old Luis Gil and veteran Max Fried, who looked both fatigued and erratic, leading to unsavoury results. Here's a look at what the Yankees' pitching staff is up against - and why their path back may be too steep to climb."
"It has been announced that the Yankees will start Carlos Rodon in the upcoming elimination game. He will likely go up against Shane Bieber, a deadline acquisition with ample playoff experience as the series shifts to a raucous Yankee Stadium. Rodon must work deep into the game, as the Yankees enter with a more fatigued bullpen than Toronto. If the Blue Jays pounce early again, they can extend their dominance over New York before they even have a chance to get going."
The Toronto Blue Jays routed the New York Yankees 13-7 in ALDS Game 2, capitalizing on early opportunities and a loud Rogers Centre crowd. Toronto produced a dazzling offensive display, at one point scoring 23 consecutive runs across two home wins, and forced New York to use its bullpen extensively in both games. The Yankees began the series with Luis Gil and Max Fried, who appeared fatigued and erratic, contributing to poor results. New York's pitching staff faces a difficult road as Carlos Rodón is scheduled to start Game 3 against Shane Bieber, and the Yankees enter with a more fatigued bullpen. If Toronto scores early again, New York risks falling further behind before its offense or pitching can respond.
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