Yankees Rally Past Blue Jays After Judge’s Game-Tying Blast

New York overcomes 6-1 deficit to win 9-6; bullpen shines after Rodón’s early exit

In Game 3 of the 2025 ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, Aaron Judge delivered a thunderclap—a game-tying, three-run home run that sent Yankee Stadium into orbit. Down two games to none and staring at a 6-1 hole in the third game, the Yankees looked like they were about to pack their bags. But instead, they dug deep, clawed back, and stormed to a 9-6 victory to keep their postseason dreams alive. Talk about refusing to go quietly into that good night!

Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wasted no time, launching a home run that put the Blue Jays ahead early. Judge, who had been grinding through the postseason with a .223 batting average, a .333 on-base percentage, and a .454 slugging percentage, stepped up when it mattered most. His home run didn’t just tie the game—it flipped the script and handed the momentum to the Yankees, like a relay baton in a high-stakes race.

Not to be left out of the party, Giancarlo Stanton chipped in with an RBI single, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. brought the house down with a go-ahead home run. After starter Carlos Rodón made an early exit, the Yankees’ bullpen slammed the door, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings and leaving Toronto’s offense scratching their heads and wondering what hit them.

Next up, the Yankees will hand the ball to Cam Schlittler for Game 4, while Toronto counters with Louis Varland. If you’d like to see how Toronto responded on the grand stage after this Dodgers vs Blue Jays showdown, check out our World Series Game 1 Dodgers vs Blue Jays preview for full insights on their return to championship action. With the series still hanging in the balance, both teams know the stakes couldn’t be higher. If the Yankees can keep riding this wave of momentum, we just might see a comeback for the ages. Stay tuned—MLB action and updates in October never fails to deliver a few plot twists.

For those hungry for more, there are latest baseball headlines, analysis, and recaps online with all the juicy details on Judge’s home run and a preview of the next game. One thing’s for sure: Judge and the Yankees aren’t ready to hang up their cleats just yet.