Blue Jays Aim for Sweep Against Yankees in ALDS Game 3

NEW YORK — The Toronto Blue Jays look to take another step toward the World Series when they face the New York Yankees tonight in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

The Blue Jays enter the matchup with a 2-0 lead after dominating the first two games at home, winning by a combined score of 23-8.

Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays, aiming to replicate excellent performances in this series by both veteran Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage.

The Yankees will counter with Game 2 Wild Card Series winner Cam Schlittler, who finished the regular season with an impressive 18 wins.

If the Blue Jays claim victory, they will await the winner of the series between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers in the AL Championship Series.

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting .667 in the playoffs, with two home runs—including a grand slam—and six runs batted in over two games. Conversely, Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is hitting .444 across five games but has yet to hit a home run in playoffs this year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2025.