The Yankees won 5-4 against the Jays, highlighted by a ninth-inning home run from Ben Rice, which was the game-winner. Max Scherzer struggled in the first inning, allowing three early runs. Mason Fluharty and Justin Bruihl provided effective relief, with Fluharty throwing two perfect innings. The Jays made a comeback, scoring runs in the first, fifth, and sixth innings but missed additional scoring opportunities. Despite 11 hits and multiple chances, standout hitters included Vlad Guerrero and George Springer, while Nathan Lukes and Kirk struggled at the plate.
Jeff Hoffman, pitching in his fourth game in five days, gave up a home run to Ben Rice in the ninth, which was the game-winning run.
Max Scherzer had a rough first inning. He gave up a leadoff single, a double, then got Aaron Judge to strike out. But then Jazz Chisholm homered, and we were down 3-0 before getting to bat.
Mason Fluharty threw a perfect sixth and seventh. Justin Bruihl gave up a walk, but got two strikeouts in the eighth.
We had 11 hits, so we should have scored more. Vlad had 3. George and Addison had 2.
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