MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees

Recap: Blue Jays 3, Yankees 1; Jays Score Enough to Get Happ the Win

It was a lefty-lefty match up between the Blue Jays and the Yankees this afternoon. The Blue Jays tried to keep the offensive momentum from last night’s game when all nine hitters in the lineup had a base hit. The Blue Jays sent J.A. Happ to the hill to face C.C. Sabathia who made just his seventh start of the season. Happ gave up an early home run to Starlin Castro, the seventh home run surrendered this year, but then settled in and pitched 7 complete innings. He located his pitches well, and managed to work out of trouble efficiently in the fifth inning.

Jose Bautista extended his hit streak to seven games since he was moved to the leadoff spot in the lineup. The Blue Jays took advantage of a third inning error by the Yankee shortstop, loading the bases and scoring two runs, which would be all they needed to get the win. J.A Happ was great this afternoon, giving up just five hits and walking just three. Gavin Floyd came in and pitched a scoreless 8th, and then in the top of the 9th, the Blue Jays faced the Yankee closer Aroldis Chapman and strung together three two-out singles, topped off with an RBI by Devon Travis that put the Jays ahead 3-1. The Blue Jays then handed the ball over to Roberto Osuna who shut things down for the victory.

Top Play of the Game by WPA

Following an error by Didi Gregirous that allowed Devon Travis to reach, the Blue Jays put together a two out rally when Jose Bautista singled, and Josh Donaldson walked, which pushed Travis to third. Edwin Encarnacion then smacked a line drive single to left field that scored Travis and Bautista (.194).

Bottom Play of the Game by WPA

With one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Chase Headley and Didi Gregorius both singled, the first hits surrendered by Happ since the first inning homerun by Castro. Happ got Austin Romine to ground into a double play, Barney to Travis to Smoak (-.133).

Trend to Watch

Runs have been hard to come by for the Blue Jays this season, and the Yankee series was no different. Despite coming out with the series win, the Blue Jays left 19 runners on base against the Yankees in the three game set, including the middle game of the series when they scored 8 runs. The Jays have been getting runners on base, but continue to struggle to get the timely hit to break open a game.

Up Next

The Blue Jays will head home and get ready to take on the Red Sox starting tomorrow night at Rogers Center. Aaron Sanchez will start for the Jays, facing Joe Kelly, who is 2-0 on the season, despite carrying a 5.28 ERA.

Lead Photo: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

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