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The Toronto Blue Jays have stunned the New York Yankees, advancing to the 2025 ALCS with a thrilling 3–1 win in the ALDS. After dominating Game 1 with a 10–1 victory, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s historic grand slam in Game 2, the Jays closed out the series in Game 4 with Trey Yesavage’s 11 K debut and strong bullpen work. Discover the key moments, clutch performances, and the series that shocked MLB fans! This win marks Toronto’s first ALCS appearance since 2016, and with Vladdy, Springer, and an exceptional bullpen leading the charge, they’re a dark horse for the pennant. Catch the full breakdown! #BlueJays #Yankees #ALDS2025 #MLBPlayoffs #TorontoBlueJays #VladimirGuerreroJr #TreyYesavage #ALCSBound #YankeesOut #BaseballRecap #JaysShockYankees #Postseason2025

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00:00October 2025. The Toronto Blue Jays have stunned the New York Yankees,

00:05sweeping them in four games to reach their first American League Championship Series since 2016.

00:12This wasn't just a win. It was a statement. Let's explore how Toronto pulled off the upset,

00:19what went wrong for New York, and some standout moments you'll want to know.

00:23Both teams finished the regular season 94-68, but Toronto edged out New York for the AL East title

00:31thanks to their head-to-head record. The Blue Jays earned the top AL seed and skipped the wild card

00:37round. New York had to fight through the wild card, with playoff hopes riding mainly on Aaron

00:43Judge's shoulders. The stage was set for an intense AL East showdown. But few expected Toronto to

00:51dominate. Game 1 set the tone. The Jays exploded for a 10-1 victory. Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir

01:00Guerrero Jr. hit early homers, while rookie pitcher Trey Yesovich dazzled with 11 strikeouts over 5

01:09hitless innings. In Game 2, Toronto blew the game open with a grand slam by Guerrero, the first in

01:17Blue Jays' postseason history. They chased Yankees starter Max Fried early, taking an 11-0 lead by

01:24mid-game. With the series at 2-0, New York faced serious elimination pressure. Game 3 was Aaron

01:32Judge's moment. Behind by four runs, Judge hit a clutch three-run homer off a 99.7 MPH pitch

01:40outside the strike zone, tying the game and powering the Yankees to a 9-6 win. It all came down to Game

01:474 in the Bronx. Toronto struck early again in Game 4. Guerrero drove in Springer in the first inning,

01:54and Nathan Lukes added a crucial two-run single in the seventh. The Yankees tried fighting back,

02:01but an error by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and strong bullpen work from eight Jays pitchers sealed the deal.

02:08Jeff Hoffman closed with a four-out save and a 5-2 victory. The Blue Jays advanced 3-1, ending New

02:15York's season. How did Toronto win? A few key reasons. First, bullpen mastery. The Jays used eight

02:23pitchers in Game 4 alone, with manager John Schneider making perfect matchup calls. Second, clutch hitting.

02:31Toronto racked up 50 hits and outscored the Yankees 34-19 in the series. Guerrero was outstanding,

02:38nine for 17 with three home runs and nine RBIs. Third, depth beyond the stars. Role players like

02:47Ernie Clement and Nathan Luke stepped up big, even without injured Bo Bichette. And lastly, New York's

02:54missed opportunities. The Yankees stranded 10 runners in Game 4 alone, and aside from Judge,

03:01the lineup went cold. Pitching struggles also hurt early in the series. Some fun facts. Guerrero's

03:09Grand Slam was the first postseason slam in Blue Jays history. Yesovich's 11 strikeout debut set a

03:17franchise record. And after clinching, the Jays trolled the Yankees by blasting New York,

03:23New York, in their clubhouse. Toronto's pitching depth was so strong, veterans like Max Scherzer and

03:30Chris Bassett didn't even make the ALDS roster. Now, the Blue Jays are back in the ALCS for the first

03:38time since 2016, awaiting either the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners. If their bullpen strategy,

03:46clutch hitting, and depth continue, they could be the dark horse to end their long, pennant drought.

03:52Out.

04:01See you in the next round.

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