In a commanding victory, the Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 11-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. Max Fried faced challenges early but recovered, pitching four scoreless innings after a shaky start. In contrast, Kevin Gausman's performance deteriorated in the third inning, highlighted by a string of walks and a bases-clearing double from Austin Wells. The dominating inning effectively sealed the game for the Yankees, raising doubts about Gausman's prolonged presence on the mound.
Max Fried struggled early in the game but managed to stabilize, throwing four more innings without allowing a run, showcasing resilience to lead his team.
Kevin Gausman's disastrous third inning, which included five walks and a bases-clearing double, raised serious questions about manager John Schneider's decision-making and usage.
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