Yankees drop series opener to Blue Jays amid pitching struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:53 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The New York Yankees faced a challenging series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 12, 2026, losing 8-5. Starting pitcher Ryan Weathers struggled early, giving up three runs in the first inning and two in the second. The Yankees' offense, despite showing some fight with a two-run homer from Cody Bellinger, could not overcome the deficit. Alejandro Kirk, returning from injury, contributed significantly to the Blue Jays' attacking performance. Following this defeat, the Yankees will seek to rally in the next game of the series.
- •The Yankees lost 8-5 to the Blue Jays in Toronto.
- •Ryan Weathers allowed five runs in 4.1 innings.
- •Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer for the Yankees.
- •Alejandro Kirk returned from injury and contributed with an RBI double.
- •The series continues with the next game scheduled soon.
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees prove Yesavage mortal, but worse Weathers enables series-opening loss
"Weathers wilted while Kirk killed the Yanks in his first game in two months.
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