"Reminders of the New York Yankees' rich history can be spotted at every turn in and around Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth banners hang outside the venue. Hallways are loaded with framed pictures of pinstriped legends. When Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider entered the stadium's news conference room Monday on the eve of Game 3, he walked past several 10-foot magazine posters featuring all-time Yankee greats."
"Time, Life, Sports Illustrated and the Saturday Evening Post, publications as iconic as the baseball players who adorned the covers. Stars so big only one name is needed. DiMaggio, Reggie, Maris and Jeter, to name just a few. Today's New York sluggers, anchored by superstar Aaron Judge and big bopper Giancarlo Stanton, can strike just as much fear in an opposing pitcher. And this can still be a daunting place to play, even if the original House that Ruth Built was across the road."
"The Blue Jays feel ready for the moment regardless of the surroundings. Brimming with confidence after two emphatic home victories over the weekend, the pressure was squarely on the Yankees as a potential sweep looms. "That's one of the many things I love about this team, focusing on what's important now," Schneider said. "It will be a fun atmosphere, I know that." Blue Jays rookie starting pitcher Trey Yesavage set a franchise record, striking 11 over 5 1/3 hitless and scoreless innings in a 13-7 win over the visiting Yankees on Sunday."
Yankee Stadium prominently displays the franchise's historic icons through banners, framed photos and large magazine posters celebrating legends like DiMaggio, Reggie, Maris and Jeter. Current New York features power hitters Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, maintaining an intimidating environment for opponents. The Toronto Blue Jays took a 2-0 lead in the ALDS by producing 23 runs and 29 hits, backed by rookie Trey Yesavage's franchise-record 11 strikeouts across 5 1/3 hitless, scoreless innings in a 13-7 victory. Toronto's starting pitching and offense have been effective while New York has struggled at the plate, and teams up 2-0 in best-of-five series historically win overwhelmingly.
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