Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opened the ALDS with a first-inning homer off Luis Gil, then Alejandro Kirk followed with a first-pitch solo shot as Toronto rode 14 hits to a 10-1 win over the Yankees. Daulton Varsho added two hits and Kevin Gausman worked 5 2/3 strong innings, while Louis Varland escaped a bases-loaded jam to keep New York quiet. Yesavage gets the Game 2 assignment in New York against Fried, with Bichette off the 26-man roster and Toronto riding a deep, productive lineup.

Toronto showed depth and discipline, combining Guerrero and Kirk for power with multi-hit nights from Lukes and Gimenez, and a bullpen that tightened late. The Jays' first playoff win in nine years sets a momentum path through a short series, where timely hitting and solid pitching could pace the path to an upset in the Bronx.

Judge and Stanton were silenced as Gausman opened a pivotal sixth with a costly strikeout, leaving New York with loaded bases but no punch. The Yankees’ bullpen blew the game open for Toronto, while Judge reached twice and Stanton went 0-for-4 as the Jays seized early control in the ALDS.

Varland’s rise since the Minnesota deadline trade impressed Gausman, and Toronto’s bullpen stitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings to seal the win. The momentum tilts toward Toronto, with the Jays’ patient attack and NY’s relief misfires setting the tone for Game 2.