The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday, improving their position in the Wild Card race. Per ESPN, the Blue Jays now hold a 1-0 series advantage heading into game two. The victory moved Toronto one game out in the AL Wild Card standings, per the Associated Press.
The win was overshadowed by an injury to Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who left the game after taking a knee to the face, per multiple outlets. Guerrero Jr. scored on the play before departing, according to reporting on the incident. Manager John Schneider confirmed that Guerrero Jr. will undergo concussion protocol, telling reporters that the team will have more information on his status the following day.
Shane Bieber delivered a strong performance in the victory for Toronto, per Sportsnet's coverage of the game. The Yankees' loss was marked by what Yahoo Sports described as an "ugly inning," contributing to their defeat.