Gleyber Torres delivers clutch RBI in 9th, Yankees win 10th in row, beat Blue Jays

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone saw Gleyber Torres coming to the plate with the go-ahead run in scoring position, and had one thought.

"I was thinking, ‘No one better right now,’ and he put a great swing on it," Boone said.

Torres homered early, then hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning as the Yankees won their 10th straight game, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Monday night.

"That’s a good win against a really good team," Boone said.

It’s the longest winning streak in the majors this season, and New York’s longest since a 13-game run last Aug. 14-27.

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Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates a two-run home run in the dugout during the fourth inning of their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 2, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. (Cole Burston/Getty Images)

"We’re playing really good baseball," Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery said. "We’re doing what it takes to win, just playing good defense, situational hitting. It’s nice to win close games."

The Yankees have won at least 17 of their first 23 games for the eighth time, and the first since 2003. New York’s 17-6 record is the best in the majors.

Giancarlo Stanton singled off Yimi Garcia (0-2) to begin the New York ninth, ending a streak of four perfect innings by Blue Jays relievers. Pinch-runner Tim Locastro stole second, but Josh Donaldson grounded out and Aaron Hicks struck out before Torres lined a single to center field.

"It’s special," Torres said. "Every time when I do little things and help my team get a win, that’s great to me."

Boone said Torres has the ability to succeed in pivotal