{"id":106797,"date":"2025-09-05T21:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T01:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=106797"},"modified":"2025-09-05T21:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T01:37:37","slug":"benefits-for-yankees-blue-jays-series-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/09\/05\/benefits-for-yankees-blue-jays-series-finale\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits for the Yankees in Final Pre-Postseason Matchup with Blue Jays"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Yankees<\/a> kick off an extremely crucial series this September<\/a> weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays. The three-game matchup will hold extreme postseason implications, directly affecting the American League East. Are there any advantages for the Yankees?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Blue Jays currently hang onto the top spot in the division by a thread. The Yankees were once at the top of the division, and after a slide, they fell significantly behind. Toronto has run with the torch ever since.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Blue Jays lead the season series against the Yankees, 7-3. They have a three-game lead in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers have climbed their way back into contention, and there are a few promising trends that could be in their favor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aug 30, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) scores against the Chicago White Sox during the 11th inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Changes to the Yankees’ Structure Lead to Healthy Lineup for Postseason Push<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Bronx bats have wiggled their way back into synchronization. Aaron Judge<\/a> is continuing to be himself. He has 24 hits, seven home runs, 15 RBI, 28 walks,\u00a0 and 23 runs in his last 30 games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The slugger currently has a .322 batting average with 43 home runs and 97 RBI. His bat leads the pack, while others follow suit. His counterpart, Giancarlo Stanton<\/a>, also has postseason fever on the offensive end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stanton has 28 hits, 12 home runs, 28 RBIs, 17 runs, and a .289 batting average. Lately, his bat has been hot and contagious. Jazz Chisholm Jr.<\/a> has been an all-around contributor to the lineup, both hitting-wise and running-wise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AL East standings@BlueJays<\/a>: 81-59 —@Yankees<\/a>: 78-62 3 GB<\/p>\n

The Bronx will be bumping tonight. pic.twitter.com\/rkBJtlNeJz<\/a><\/p>\n

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