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Dylan Cease reaches 200 strikeouts despite Blue Jays loss to Yankees

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Dylan Cease reaches 200 strikeouts despite Blue Jays loss to Yankees

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 4-3 to the New York Yankees on August 16, 2026. Despite the defeat, starting pitcher Dylan Cease achieved a significant milestone, recording his 200th strikeout of the season over 6.1 innings, with an ERA of 2.42. This performance marks Cease's sixth consecutive season with 200 or more strikeouts, tying him with legends like Clayton Kershaw and Randy Johnson. The Blue Jays, now at 61-65, remain in last place in the American League East, one game behind the third wild card spot. They will have a day off before facing the Tampa Bay Rays in their next series.

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Status Watch

•Blue Jays fell to Yankees, 4-3, on August 16, 2026.
•Dylan Cease recorded 200 strikeouts this season in 137.2 innings.
•Cease's ERA stands at 2.42 after the game.
•Toronto is currently 61-65, last in the AL East.
•Jays face the Rays in their next series following a day off.

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What they're saying

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The Toronto Blue Jays took the first two games of their weekend series with the New York Yankees and had right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease on the mound for Sunday’s finale.Cease left the game with the Yankees holding a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning.He finished his outing with 6.1 innings pitched, allowing two hits and […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announced Dylan Cease News During Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports