The Toronto Blue Jays suffered another late-inning collapse as their bullpen surrendered a two-run homer to New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice in the ninth inning, sealing a defeat on Sunday at Rogers Centre.
Game Recap
The Blue Jays held a narrow lead heading into the final frame, but reliever Braydon Fisher could not hold the advantage. Rice crushed a pitch deep into the stands, giving the Yankees a walk-off victory and snapping Toronto's momentum.
Fisher, visibly frustrated, watched as Rice rounded the bases while the home crowd fell silent. The loss dropped the Blue Jays further in the standings as they struggle with bullpen consistency.
Key Moments
- Blue Jays starter pitched six strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits.
- Toronto's offense managed to score three runs off Yankees starter, but the bullpen could not preserve the lead.
- Ben Rice's homer was his fourth of the season, a crucial blow in the divisional matchup.
Manager John Schneider acknowledged the bullpen issues post-game, stating that the team needs to find reliable arms for high-leverage situations. The Blue Jays now face an uphill battle in the competitive American League East.
