Summary
Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage of the Toronto Blue Jays made history in his postseason debut by striking out 11 batters without allowing any hits in five innings against the New York Yankees. This performance helped the Blue Jays secure a 13-7 win and a 2-0 series lead. Yesavage's achievements marked both a team and Major League Baseball first.
Key Facts
- Trey Yesavage is a rookie right-handed pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
- He pitched in his postseason debut against the New York Yankees.
- Yesavage struck out 11 batters and allowed no hits through five innings.
- This achievement is a first in Major League Baseball history for a postseason game.
- His performance set a new Toronto Blue Jays record for strikeouts in a postseason debut.
- Yesavage started the season playing in Single-A, which is a lower professional baseball league.
- The Blue Jays won the game 13-7, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
- Yesavage's next potential start is planned for the American League Championship Series, given the series' current standing.
