Yankees end losing streak with 4-3 victory over Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

The New York Yankees secured a 4-3 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 16, 2026, halting a three-game losing streak. Left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers was instrumental, throwing 7.1 innings and allowing only one run while striking out four batters. The Yankees' offense was limited, accumulating just three hits, but crucial contributions came from José Caballero and Ben Rice, whose late-game performance helped clinch the win. With this victory, the Yankees improved their record to 69-55 and remain 5.5 games back in the American League East behind the Tampa Bay Rays. They will have a day off before facing the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series beginning Tuesday.
- •Yankees snap a three-game losing streak.
- •Ryan Weathers pitches 7.1 innings, allowing one run.
- •José Caballero and Ben Rice provide key hits.
- •Yankees improve to 69-55, 5.5 games behind Rays.
- •Next series against Orioles starts Tuesday.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees snap skid, salvage finale at Blue Jays with 4-3 win as Ryan Weathers' dominant run continues
"The New York Yankees snapped a three-game skid in Sunday's 4-3 win at the Toronto Blue Jays.
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