Yankees to Face Blue Jays in ALDS Game 1 at Rogers Centre

Toronto, Ontario — The American League Division Series (ALDS) begins Saturday at 4:08 p.m. ET, featuring the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays, who finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, will start pitcher Kevin Gausman (10-11, 3.59 ERA) against the Yankees’ Luis Gil, making his postseason debut.

This matchup marks the first-ever playoff series between the two teams, creating significant excitement among fans. The Blue Jays clinched the AL East title for the first time since 2015, thanks to a season series tiebreaker against the Yankees, who also posted a 94-68 record.

Injuries could play a crucial role in the series. The Blue Jays will be without key players including Bo Bichette and Ty France, both on the 10-Day Injured List. The Yankees will also miss several pitchers, including Gerrit Cole, who is sidelined with an elbow injury.

Both teams enter the series with formidable offensive lineups. The Blue Jays led the AL in batting average and on-base percentage during the regular season, aiming to capitalize on their advantage while the Yankees seek to ignite their offense, which has recently struggled in the Wild Card Series.

Betting odds favor the Blue Jays at -123, while the Yankees sit at +104. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs, presenting opportunities for a high-scoring matchup.

As the teams prepare for Game 1, both will look to establish momentum early in the playoff race. The winner will not only take an early lead but also gain valuable confidence heading into the following games in the series.