Blue Jays rally from 5 down to snap Yankees' 9-game win streak

Teoscar Hernandez pounded his chest as he rounded the bases at Rogers Centre, celebrating his go-ahead three-run home run. Lourdes Gurriel Jr., whose grand slam had brought Toronto to within a run, cheered him on from the top step of the Blue Jays dugout.

Their big bats were the difference on Sunday as the Blue Jays rallied past the New York Yankees 10-9 on Sunday in a statement victory for Toronto. The win snapped New York's nine-game streak and helped the Blue Jays avoid a three-game sweep by their divisional rival.

"It was a lot of emotions, it was a big moment in the game," said Hernandez about his celebration. "I was in a big spot and it was a time that my team needs me to get the best at bat that I can get in that inning."

New York has a sizeable 11-game lead over the second-place Blue Jays in the American League East with the best record in Major League Baseball. Toronto had been hot entering the series and slowing the Yankees down, even for one game, was a confidence boost.

"Against the Yankees, every game is going to be like that," said Hernandez. "Everybody knows the team that they have, the run they're on right now."

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opened the game with a two-run homer and George Springer's solo shot also helped Toronto (38-28) end a three-game losing skid.

Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi (2-3) gave up three runs on three hits and struck out five in four innings of work in a no decision. He walked two and hit two batters, as well as throwing one wild pitch.

Adam Cimber, Max Castillo in his MLB debut, Yimi Garcia (1-3), Tim Mayza and Jordan Romano came on in relief. Cimber gave up three runs and Castillo coughed up back-to-back home runs in his first two at bats.

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