Aaron Judge delivered a timely birthday encore Sunday, crushing a tiebreaking solo homer to propel the Yankees to a 5-1 win over Toronto in Game 2 of a doubleheader sweep at Yankee Stadium. The blast, his eighth of the season, snapped a 1-1 deadlock in the sixth inning off Chris Bassitt’s 8. mph cutter Judge finished 3-for-8 across both games, extending his on-base streak to 24 games and maintaining a league-leading .406 average
New York’s offense erupted in the opener, routing Kevin Gausman early for an 11-2 win behind multi-hit performances from Anthony Santander and Jasson Domínguez. The nightcap saw Clarke Schmidt and four relievers combine for 12 strikeouts, with new closer Luke Weaver sealing the victory
Cubs’ Schedule Outlook
While Chicago wasn’t part of Sunday’s action, their revamped 2025 schedule - featuring increased interleague matchups under MLB’s balanced format - positions them for six annual games against traditional rivals like the White Sox Manager Craig Counsell’s squad, navigating a competitive NL Central, faces heightened scrutiny as they adapt to reduced divisional games (52 vs. 76 previously)
The Yankees (17-11) now turn their attention to Baltimore, while Toronto (13-15) hosts Boston in a pivotal AL East series Judge’s opposite-field missile, measured at 376 feet with a 10. mph exit velocity, underscores his MVP-caliber form - a stark contrast to last October’s World Series struggles
