Blue Jays rally past Yankees with error-filled plays and Kirk's home run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays staged a comeback against the New York Yankees on August 15, resulting in a 3-1 victory. The Yankees initially led 1-0 until George Springer capitalized on a series of mishaps by Yankees players in the sixth inning to tie the game. Alejandro Kirk contributed to the rally with a two-run double, followed by a solo home run in the eighth. The Yankees faced challenges, including the ejection of manager Aaron Boone for arguing balls and strikes during a pivotal inning. With this win, the Blue Jays have increased their momentum, winning seven of their last ten games.
- •Blue Jays win 3-1 against Yankees on August 15.
- •George Springer's RBI capitalizes on Yankees' defensive errors.
- •Alejandro Kirk adds a two-run double and a solo home run.
- •Yankees manager Aaron Boone ejected for arguing pitches.
- •Blue Jays have won seven of their last ten games.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays kick off comeback win over Yankees with wild error-filled RBI, finish with Alejandro Kirk homer
"George Springer found a game-tying run thanks to Luis García losing his glove...and quickly overthrowing the ball.
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