Blue Jays edge Yankees 4-1 as McAdoo drives in pair with go-ahead double
Charles McAdoo's seventh-inning double gave Toronto crucial momentum in their push for a wild-card spot. Series finale Sunday.
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Charles McAdoo drove in a pair of runs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the New York Yankees 4-1 at Rogers Centre on Saturday, August 15.
McAdoo's go-ahead double in the seventh inning flew deep into centre field, scoring Ernie Clement from first base. He added a bases-loaded single in the eighth to extend the Jays' lead to 3-1. Nathan Lukes' fielder's choice RBI capped the two-run inning and stretched the lead to 4-1.
The win marked Toronto's 29th comeback victory of the season and their 13th win in their last 19 games—crucial momentum as the Jays (61-64) chase a wild-card playoff spot. Alejandro Kirk scored Toronto's first run in the third inning after George Lombard Jr. had given the Yankees an early lead with an RBI single in the second.
Spencer Miles picked up the win in relief for Toronto, while Brent Headrick took the loss. Blue Jays closer Louis Varland earned his 27th save, striking out all three batters in the ninth. Ricky Tiedemann made his Major League debut for Toronto, allowing two hits and one earned run across 1⅔ innings. The teams meet again Sunday, with Dylan Cease expected to start for the Jays.
The facts
What did Charles McAdoo do in the seventh inning?
Charles McAdoo hit a go-ahead double into centre field that scored Ernie Clement from first base.
What is the Blue Jays' record?
The Toronto Blue Jays are 61-64.
How many saves does Louis Varland have?
Blue Jays closer Louis Varland has 27 saves.
