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Jones Hits 2-Run HR as Yankees Beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 5th Straight Win
Spencer Jones hit his seventh homer and Cam Schlittler allowed one run as New York won for the fifth straight game.
On Friday, rookie Spencer Jones hit a two-run homer in the second inning that was upheld on replay, lifting the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and extending their winning streak to five games.
New York starter Cam Schlittler improved to 11-6, holding Toronto to one run on six hits over six innings and earning his first victory since July 24 despite facing constant baserunners.
Jose Caballero added a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning for the Yankees, while Toronto's Alejandro Kirk extended his hitting streak to 10 games and David Bednar secured his 30th save in 33 chances.
The victory moves New York within three games of first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East, marking the team's longest winning streak since losing Aaron Judge to a fractured right rib months ago.
Saturday's contest features Toronto RHP Dylan Cease opposing New York LHP Ryan Weathers in the series continuation.
NEW YORK (AP) — Newbie Spencer Jones connected a huge two-run home run in the second inning, which was ratified after the replay, and the New York Yankees imposed on Friday 3-2 over the New York Tiles...