In a thrilling showdown at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays dismantled the New York Yankees 7-1, soaring to a four-game lead in the AL East. Kevin Gausman, finally breaking a month-long winless streak, delivered an impressive performance on the mound.

The Blue Jays struck early, scoring three runs in the first inning, highlighted by Nathan Lukes' clutch two-run single off rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler. Schlittler struggled, pulling from the game after just 1 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and five hits.

With the victory, Toronto has now claimed eight wins out of eleven matchups against the Yankees this season and is hot on the trail of their first division title since 2015. Once facing an eight-game deficit in May, the Blue Jays have turned the tide, establishing a comfortable 6.5-game lead by August.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. further showcased his power with a fifth-inning home run, marking his 23rd of the season and 16th at Yankee Stadium—just another reminder of his dominance in the Bronx. Adding to his stellar night, Guerrero turned in a second four-hit game of the season, solidifying his critical role in the Jays' success.

Bo Bichette contributed as well, breaking his bat for a savvy RBI double down the left-field line and tacking on a sacrifice fly in the second inning.

On the other side, Giancarlo Stanton managed to hit his 19th homer since returning from the injured list, providing a glimmer of hope for the Yankees. However, it was too little, too late as the Yankees struggled to capitalize on opportunities.

Fans packed the stadium, with 46,055 in attendance marking the Yankees’ 19th sellout of the season—the highest since 2018, creating an electric atmosphere reminiscent of classic battles between these two rivals.

Looking ahead, the Blue Jays move to the mound with Chris Bassitt (11-7, 4.10 ERA) for Saturday's game, while the Yankees counter with Luis Gil (2-1, 3.68). Notably, Max Scherzer has been pushed to Sunday due to back tightness, leaving fans eager to see if the Yankees can mount a comeback.