Yankees Rally Late to Beat Blue Jays 7-6 in Series Opener

The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night in a comeback victory fueled by late-inning power. Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each hit two-run homers in the seventh inning to erase a deficit and secure the win for the Yankees in their first game against Toronto since last year's American League Division Series.

The Yankees opened a homestand following a 2-7 road trip. Toronto built an early lead, going up 3-1 in the fourth inning. Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs for the Yankees, including a home run on the game's first pitch from Toronto starter Patrick Corbin. For the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement recorded four RBIs, featuring a three-run homer, while George Springer hit his first home run since March 30.

The game turned in the seventh inning. With two outs, Aaron Judge singled off reliever Yariel Rodríguez. Bellinger then drove a low splitter into the Yankees' bullpen in right-center field to tie the game. Later in the inning, pinch-hitter Trent Grisham walked, setting the stage for Chisholm, who sliced a slider down the left-field line. The ball struck the foul pole for a home run, giving the Yankees a 7-5 lead. Chisholm celebrated emphatically at...