Blue Jays face Yankees after series against Red Sox ends

The Toronto Blue Jays prepare to face the New York Yankees following their recent series against the Boston Red Sox. The Jays lost the final game of the four-game series, which affected their playoff chances, now sitting at 12.5%. They look to improve their standings in the next nine games, including six against the Yankees. Tonight's matchup features Gerrit Cole pitching for the Yankees and Shane Bieber for the Jays, although concerns remain about Bieber's performance. The series continues with games against the Yankees and a later matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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