TORONTO — The long ball proved costly for starter Robbie Ray and the Blue Jays on Thursday as the New York Yankees dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff chances while solidifying their own.
Aaron Judge hit two of New York's five home runs in a 6-2 victory that strengthened the Yankees' grip on the first wild-card spot.
"They can hit. They've proven it all year," Ray said "It's a tough lineup from top to bottom. They're a good hitting team for sure."
Judge launched a mammoth solo shot in the opening frame and added another blast in New York's four-run sixth inning as the Yankees took the rubber game of the critical three-game series.