TORONTO — The New York Yankees secured an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, clinching the series during their first visit to the Rogers Centre this season. The game’s decisive moment came in the ninth inning when Ben Rice hit a three-run, go-ahead home run off a slider from Toronto reliever Braydon Fisher.

With the game tied at 3-3 and Ryan McMahon on second base, Fisher's pitch to Rice resulted in a 381-foot shot to right field, marking Rice’s 19th home run of the year. Rice has emerged as a key offensive contributor for the Yankees, carrying a .998 OPS into the matchup.

Earlier in the game, José Caballero provided a crucial three-run homer, giving New York a lead they would not relinquish. Anthony Volpe also made a notable impact in his return to the lineup, driving in runs in both the second and sixth innings to help the Yankees build their early advantage. After struggling both offensively and defensively in recent games, Volpe demonstrated improved play, including a well-executed defensive effort in the first inning where he ranged toward second base to rob a hit, and later securing a crucial line drive at the close of the game.

The Blue Jays responded with timely hitting, scoring their first run in the third inning when Kazuma Okamoto singled and advanced on an Amed Rosario throwing error. Nathan Lukes tied the game at two in the fourth frame with a single, although an errant throw by Cody Bellinger was not officially recorded as an error. Davis Schneider’s solo home run in the sixth tied the game at three before the Yankees pulled away.

Pitching for New York, starter Will Warren faced 98 pitches through four innings, allowing two earned runs while containing the Blue Jays offense. Reliever Jake Bird was charged with the homer that tied the game and currently carries a 5.14 ERA for the season.

Ali Sánchez also contributed offensively with an RBI double in the second inning, marking his first hit since joining the Yankees.

Sunday’s win marked a turning point for the Yankees at Rogers Centre, where they had previously struggled during their 2025 campaign with multiple losses in both the regular season and the American League Division Series. This series victory helps New York halt a challenging trend on Canadian soil and adds momentum as they continue their season.