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Blue Jays score eight runs, defeat Yankees in Toronto

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Blue Jays score eight runs, defeat Yankees in Toronto

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 on June 12, 2026, at Rogers Centre. The Jays' offense secured three runs in the first inning, highlighted by Kazuma Okamoto's home run. George Springer contributed significantly with a homer and three walks. The pitching staff managed to hold the Yankees, with Louis Varland earning his 12th save after a solid bullpen performance. The teams will meet again with strong pitchers on the mound on June 13.

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By the Numbers

•Blue Jays scored three runs in the first inning
•Kazuma Okamoto hit a home run into the fifth deck
•George Springer had a home run and three walks
•Louis Varland secured his 12th save
•Teams face off again on June 13

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Yankees 5 Blue Jays 8 Well, that was a baseball game. It had everything. Life doesn’t get much better. I always say that my two favourite things are a Jays’ win and a Yankees’ loss, and when I can get both in the same game, that’s even better. Trey Yesavage was not good. 5 innings, […]
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