New York Yankees extend winning streak, defeating Toronto Blue Jays 12-6
TORONTO — Gio Urshela hit a pair of home runs as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to a season-high nine games as they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-6 on Thursday.
Mike Tauchman also went deep for the Yankees (76-39). Domingo German collected the win (15-2), despite a rough performance in which he allowed three earn-runs on eight hits and two home runs.
Luis Cessa collected the save (1) after pitching the final three innings of the game.
Bo Bichette extended his hitting streak to start a Major League career to a franchise-record 11 games with a home run in the fifth inning. He hit a double in the sixth inning, which extended his doubles streak to a major-league record nine consecutive games.