Yesavage Just a Pawn in Blue Jays' Chess Match with Yankees in Game 4 of ALDS
- Yesavage and Blue Jays manager John Schneider stated that Yesavage was used as a distraction in Game 4, where Toronto eliminated the Yankees with a 5-2 victory.
- Yesavage has had a successful rise in the minor leagues, making his big-league debut on Sept. 15 after earning a win with a 3.21 earned-run average.
- In his postseason debut on Oct. 5, Yesavage struck out 11 Yankees over 5 1/3 innings, contributing to a 13-7 victory for Toronto.
- Schneider mentioned Yesavage's strong performance made the strategy worthwhile, allowing Yesavage to pitch in upcoming games.
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Yesavage just a pawn in Blue Jays' chess match with Yankees in Game 4 of ALDS
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Yesavage just a pawn in Blue Jays’ chess match with Yankees in Game 4 of ALDS – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Trey Yesavage has had a lot of firsts in his rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays. You can add “decoy” to the list. Yesavage and Blue Jays manager John Schneider admitted that the freshman pitcher was used as a distraction in the decisive Game 4 of the American League Division Series when Toronto eliminated the New York Yankees from the playoffs with a 5-2 victory. Yesavage and fellow starting pitcher Kevin Gausman walked to the vi…

Yesavage just a pawn in Blue Jays’ chess match with Yankees in Game 4 of ALDS
TORONTO — Trey Yesavage has had a lot of firsts in his rookie season with the Toronto Blue Jays. You can add "decoy" to the list. Yesavage and Blue Jays manager John Schneider admitted that the freshman pitcher was used as a distraction in the decisive Game 4 of the American League Division Series when Toronto eliminated the New York Yankees from the playoffs with a 5-2 victory. Yesavage and fellow starting pitcher Kevin Gausman walked to the vi…
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