Yankees triumph in the first game of the doubleheader, defeating the Blue Jays 11-2, with Fried securing his fifth consecutive win against Gausman
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Get the scoop on the Yankees' dominating win over the Blue Jays! Reddit's favorite sports pals Max Fried and Austin Wells were the stars of the doubleheader opener in NYC.
Fried secured his fifth consecutive victory after a standout performance on the mound – six innings, six hits conceded, and just one RBI given up in the first inning. The man's on a roll, having surrendered a measly one run over 20.2 impressive innings during his past three starts! The Yankees have won each match that Fried graces – talk about a winning streak!
Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Cabrera also shone with Volpe launching a homer and Cabrera driving in a couple of runs with a single of the six Yankees doubles.
Speaking of doubles, Kevin Gausman of the Blue Jays had a day to forget. He was all over the place in the third inning, throwing 53 pitches, issuing two outs, and walking a whopping five batters – just one short of his career high! The result? A 6-1 lead for the Yankees!
Gausman was sent packing, ejected by plate umpire Chris Conroy during his walk to the dugout, and Blue Jays manager John Schneider wasn't far behind, receiving his marching orders two innings later for a heated argument over acalled strike to Guerrero.
Interestingly enough, Gausman's 53-pitch third inning was the most pitches anyone's tossed in a single inning since August 2022, according to the Elias Sports Bureau – did someone say record breaker? Gausman's pitch count showed a steady climb with seven pitches to Cabrera, eight to Bellinger, and nine apiece for Volpe and Wells.
Last but not least, Ben Rice got his first action behind the plate this year when he was moved from DH to catcher in the ninth inning.
A Pivotal Moment
Austin Wells battled against an 0-2 pitch, withstood two full-count fastballs, and doubled when another fastball came his way – no doubt a thrilling moment for both him and the Yankees faithful!
Did You Know?
Yankees powerhouse Aaron Judge celebrated his 33rd birthday on Saturday, and he continued his pitch-perfect season with a 2-for-4 showing, lifting his major league-leading batting average to an incredible .412!
The Final Whistle
The second game was set for a showdown between Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt and Blue Jays RHP Chris Bassitt. Fingers crossed the excitement doesn't wane!
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Max Fried's impressive form in baseball continues as he secured his fifth consecutive win in the MLB, and Austin Wells was a standout performer for the Yankees in their dominating win over the Blue Jays, with both players having a positive impact in the sports realm. In the game, Kevin Gausman of the Blue Jays endured a challenging outing, causing him to break a record for the most pitches thrown in a single inning since August 2022.
