Key facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 on Friday.
- The Blue Jays now lead the series 1-0.
- Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer homered for the Blue Jays.
- Alejandro Kirk had three hits and two RBIs in his return from injury.
- Trent Grisham left the game with right hamstring tightness.
- The Blue Jays have won three of the six meetings this season.
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 on Friday, snapping the Yankees' four-game winning streak and taking a 1-0 lead in their series. Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer hit home runs for the Blue Jays, while Cody Bellinger homered for the Yankees. Alejandro Kirk contributed three hits and two RBIs in his return from a 62-game absence due to injury. Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham left the game with right hamstring tightness. The Blue Jays hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series. Saturday's game will feature Yankees RHP Cam Schlittler (7-3, 1.87 ERA) against Blue Jays RHP Kevin Gausman (4-4, 3.60 ERA).