Yankees Beat Blue Jays 8-3 as Bellinger Returns to the Lineup
The Yankees were looking to win the rubber game in the series against the Blue Jays after splitting the first two games of the series. They won this game 8-3, though it was difficult. It helped their cause that they jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, with two runs in the second inning. It was even better that the rally was with all homegrown players: Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr., and Austin Wells.
Carlos Rodon started this game for the Yankees. It was his second game back from his two-month stint on the Injured List. He was on a 75-80 pitch limit. It does not help that the Blue Jays like to foul off pitches. It also did not help that Rodon was not pitch efficient; he never is. When do you think Rodon will be off his pitch limit?
Yankees Against Blue Jays Game Summary August 23
The Yankees were looking to win the rubber game of this three-game series, after splitting the first two games. Carlos Rodon started the game for the Bronx Bombers. In his second start back from the Injured List, he was pitch-limited. He started against Jose Soriano, whom the Blue Jays acquired at the trade deadline.
The Yankees did not score in the first inning. It was the twenty-second game in a row that they have not scored to start the game.
In the second inning, Spencer Jones doubled, and George Lombard Jr. scored. The Yankees led 1-0, and the kids combined for a run. Then, Austin Wells doubled, and Spencer Jones scored. The score was 2-0.
In the third inning, Brett Bateman hit a sacrifice fly, and Charles McAdoo scored. That cut the lead in half. The Yankees led 2-1. Bateman fits right in for Toronto; he is a pesky type of player. The Blue Jays got another run in the fourth inning, when Daz Cameron hit a sacrifice fly, and George Springer scored. The game was tied at two.
In the sixth inning, Trent Grisham walked with the bases loaded and George Lombard Jr. scored. The Yankees led 3-2, and the Blue Jays were forced to change their pitcher. Then Ben Rice singled, and both Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr scored. It was now 5-2.
In the seventh inning, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run home run, and Cody Bellinger scored. That made the score 7-2. The rout was on. In the eighth inning, Alejandro Kirk singled, and Miles Staw scored. That made the score 7-3.
In the eighth inning, Trent Grisham hit a solo home run. That made the score 8-3. That was the final score of the game.
Bellinger is Back and Roster Moves
Cody Bellinger came back in this game from his hamstring injury. In a corresponding roster move, the team sent Max Schumann to the minor leagues; he did not play in his one-game stint with the club. Separately, Ryan Weathers left his start yesterday in the fourth inning. He was placed on the Injured List with a left forearm flexor strain. Elmer Rodriguez could take his spot in the pitching rotation. Expect more roster moves as more players return from the injured list for the Bombers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Yankees were able to win this game 8-3. They scored early and won the series against the division-rival Blue Jays. The players of this game were the homegrown triumvirate of Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr., and Auston Wells. They combined to score the first two runs of the game in the second inning. This was a good, long-term sign for the team. This was the last game of a three-game series between the two teams. The Yankees are off tomorrow before starting a three-game series agaist Houston. The Blue Jays go home to take on the Kansas City Royals after having an off day tomorrow.
Conclusion
Twenty of the last twenty-three games for the Pinstripes have been decided by three or fewer runs. While the Yankees are 11-9 in those games, they have all come down to the last at-bat. This pattern means fans get a tension-filled, complete-game viewing experience. The Bombers are enjoying their longest homestand of the year thanks to the rainout, with Boston adding a day/night doubleheader and making it a four-game series. The team enjoys a day off at home tomorrow.
