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Goldschmidt's Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts Yankees Past Blue Jays

The decisive swing ended a pitchers' duel and exposed bullpen volatility plus the immediate effects of recent injury-driven roster moves.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) reacts as New York Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt (48) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during ninth inning MLB baseball action in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Overview

  • The game remained tied 1-1 until the top of the ninth on Saturday when Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run off Louis Varland to give the Yankees a 3-1 lead.
  • Both starters dominated early as Kevin Gausman and Cam Schlittler each worked seven innings, allowed one run, and struck out seven batters apiece.
  • Louis Varland was charged with the loss after allowing a Cody Bellinger single and Goldschmidt's homer, while David Bednar struck out the side in the ninth to record his 14th save.
  • Toronto squandered multiple scoring chances, going 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and leaving the bases loaded in key moments that could have changed the outcome.
  • Roster moves altered the lineups as Jasson Domínguez was recalled and hit a solo homer after Trent Grisham went on the injured list with a strained hamstring, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did not play because of a stiff back.