Austin Wells homers in ninth as Toronto Blue Jays drop opener to New York Yankees

Austin Wells smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday. Wells scored Gleyber Torres with the late blast as New York (80-77) played spoiler to Toronto's hopes of clinching a playoff spot.

UpdatedTORONTO — Austin Wells smashed a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday.

Kevin Gausman pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up three hits and two walks but striking out five for the Blue Jays . Relievers Erik Swanson and Jordan Romano of Markham, Ont., followed Gausman to the mound. Although the Yankees were already mathematically eliminated from the post-season, manager Aaron Boone promised that his team would still put in maximum effort in Toronto.

Gausman stayed effective when the Blue Jays were on defence, striking out Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton before inducing a lineout from Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the next inning.

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