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New York Yankees Toronto Blue Jays Game Ends in 4-2 Yankees Victory - Recap

New York got 6 innings of work from Nestor Cortes en route to a 4-2 victory over Toronto on Thursday at Rogers Centre.

The Yankees were a +120 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.

Nestor Cortes earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Aaron Judge in the win.

Toronto's starting pitcher Yimi Garcia worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Bo Bichette in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 9 hits, while Toronto only had 6.

The game was closed out by Ron Marinaccio who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.

New York looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cincinnati. Toronto will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Baltimore.