Aaron Judge’s clutch homer lifts Yankees past Blue Jays in doubleheader sweep
Aaron Judge’s sixth‑inning solo blast gave New York a 5-1 win to complete a doubleheader sweep of Toronto, while Chicago’s revamped schedule adds more interleague games under MLB’s new balanced format.
Key points
- Judge hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning of Game 2, leading the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
- He went 3-for-8 across both games, extending his on‑base streak to 24 games and keeping a league‑leading .406 average.
- The Yankees improved to 17-11 and will face Baltimore next; the Blue Jays sit at 13-15 and host Boston.
- Cubs’ 2025 schedule now features six interleague games against rivals like the White Sox under MLB’s balanced format.
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
Your questions, answered
Who hit the decisive home run in the Yankees’ doubleheader win over the Blue Jays?
Aaron Judge hit the tiebreaking solo home run in the sixth inning of Game 2.
What was the final result of the doubleheader between the Yankees and Blue Jays?
The Yankees swept the doubleheader, winning 11-2 in the opener and 5-1 in the nightcap.
How does the Cubs’ 2025 schedule differ from previous years?
The Cubs now have more interleague matchups, including six games against traditional rivals like the White Sox, and fewer divisional games.
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