Kirk drives in two runs; Guerrero leaves injured in Blue Jays' victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. Alejandro Kirk played a pivotal role with a tiebreaking double and a home run, finishing with two RBIs. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber earned his fourth win in six starts, allowing one run on four hits in six innings. The Blue Jays lost Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to injury in the sixth inning following a collision at third base. Toronto's next game features an unannounced starter facing Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler.
- •Alejandro Kirk went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs.
- •Shane Bieber improved to 4-2 with a 3.48 ERA this season.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was injured in the sixth inning and replaced.
- •The game took place on August 14, 2026, at Toronto's home field.
- •Toronto's next matchup is against Yankees' Cam Schlittler.
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Kirk homers and drives in 2, Guerrero leaves injured as Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-1
"Alejandro Kirk homered and hit a tiebreaking double, Shane Bieber pitched six innings to win for the fourth time in six starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night. Kirk went 2 for 3 with a walk.
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