Spencer Jones' two-run homer leads Yankees past Blue Jays 3-1
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Yankees opened their three-game series against the Blue Jays with a 3-1 victory on Friday night in the Bronx. Spencer Jones hit a two-run home run, providing the crucial runs for New York. Despite the Jays outhitting the Yankees 9-4, they went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Cam Schlittler secured a quality start, allowing one run on six hits over six innings. The Yankees continue their series against the Blue Jays on Saturday at 1:35 p.m.
- •Spencer Jones homered in the second inning for the Yankees.
- •Cam Schlittler pitched six innings, allowing one run.
- •The Yankees' offense left six runners on base.
- •The Blue Jays had nine baserunners but struggled to score.
- •Game two of the series is scheduled for Saturday.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Spencer Jones powers win over Blue Jays as Yankees gain ground in AL East
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Jones hits 2-run HR as Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 5th straight win
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Spencer Jones' two-run blast powers Yankees to 3-1 win over Blue Jays
"Rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering two-run homer in the second inning that was upheld on replay, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. New York starter Cam Schlittler (11-6) held the Blue Jays to one run and six hits in six innings. After Trent Grisham opened the second with a walk, Jones lifted Spencer Arrighetti’s 2-1 curveball to right field.
"NEW YORK — Spencer Jones’ prodigious power is starting to play at the big league level. The Yankees’ rookie slugger delivered a towering two-run moonshot during Friday night’s 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx, marking his second consecutive game with a home run. In the bottom of the second, the lefty-swinging Jones turned on an 89-mph cutter from Spencer Arrighetti and cranked ...
"Spencer Jones' two-run blast was the difference as the Yankees started their three-game series against the Blue Jays with a 3-1 win on Friday night in the Bronx.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:26 AMSpencer Jones powers win over Blue Jays as Yankees gain ground in AL East
NEW YORK — Spencer Jones’ prodigious power is starting to play at the big league level. The Yankees’ rookie slugger delivered a towering two-run moonshot during Friday night’s 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx, marking his second consecutive game with a home run. In the bottom of the second, the lefty-swinging Jones turned on an 89-mph cutter from Spencer Arrighetti and cranked ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:09 AMJones hits 2-run HR as Yankees beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 5th straight win
Rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering two-run homer in the second inning that was upheld on replay, and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. New York starter Cam Schlittler (11-6) held the Blue Jays to one run and six hits in six innings. After Trent Grisham opened the second with a walk, Jones lifted Spencer Arrighetti’s 2-1 curveball to right field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:04 AMSpencer Jones' two-run blast powers Yankees to 3-1 win over Blue Jays
Spencer Jones' two-run blast was the difference as the Yankees started their three-game series against the Blue Jays with a 3-1 win on Friday night in the Bronx.
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