(Toronto) Brandon Belt hit a three-run home run Friday Thursday to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-0 victory over the New York Yankees.
The Jays snapped a two-game losing streak and cemented their position in the postseason.
Toronto is second among the three clubs on track to reach the playoffs without a section title in the American Championship.
Their lead is one game ahead of the Houston Astros and two games ahead of the Seattle Mariners, who defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 later in the night.
Daulton Varsho and Matt Chapman hit solo homers in the third and fourth innings, respectively.
In the fifth, there were two outs on Bo Bichette’s single. The latter stole second pad, then Cavan Biggio pushed him to the plate with a single.
Bichette placed fourth for the first time this season.
He also hit a single in the third inning.
Chris Bassitt (16-8) struck out 12 batters in 7 2/3 innings, allowing four singles and one double.
He set a career wins record and reached 200 innings for the season.
“I think it’s a level of prestige in one season,” Bassitt said emotionally. You need so many people to trust you. There is a lot of work going on in the shadows. It’s a milestone that means a lot to me. »
Bassitt walked only once.
“He was very good,” admitted opposing coach Aaron Boone. He was unpredictable. He has a large repertoire and it is difficult to anticipate his intentions. What’s more, he was very accurate in this match. »
Luke Weaver (3-6) allowed two runs and six hits in four innings.
Oswaldo Cabrera had two hits for the Yankees, who had won three straight games.
The match took place in front of 36,657 people at the Rogers Centre.
Yusei Kikuchi (10-6) will start Friday in Toronto against the Tampa Bay Rays, who will field Aaron Civale (7-4).
