X-factors for Yankees, Blue Jays, Mariners and Tigers as ALDS matchups are set
USA TODAY Sports’ Gabe Lacques breaks down the ALDS and players to watch from the Yankees, Blue Jays, Mariners and Tigers
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The New York Yankees will attempt to keep their season alive on Tuesday, Oct. 7, as they host the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of their American League Division Series.
Toronto took the first two games at home to be on the verge of advancing to the championship series round. The unlikely hero in Game 2 was rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage, who was making just his fourth major league start. He struck out 11, walked just one and allowed no hits in 5 ⅓ innings as the Jays rolled to a 13-7 victory.
Toronto turns to trade deadline acquisition Shane Bieber (4-2, 3.57 ERA in the regular season) as it looks for the clincher in Game 3. Needing a win to force a Game 4, New York counters with veteran lefty Carlos Rodón, who was tied for second in AL with 18 of them during the regular season.
Where to watch Yankees vs Blue Jays Game 3
Game 3 of the American League Division Series is being televised on FS1. Joe Davis will handle play-by-play duties with John Smoltz as analyst and Ken Rosenthal reporting from the field.
What time is Yankees vs Blue Jays game today?
Tuesday’s game is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET in New York
George Springer (R) DHDavis Schneider (R) LFVladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1BAlejandro Kirk (R) CDaulton Varsho (L) CFErnie Clement (R) 3BAnthony Santander (S) RFIsiah Kiner-Falefa (R) 2BAndrés Giménez (L) SSTrent Grisham (L) CFAaron Judge (R) RFCody Bellinger (L) LFBen Rice (L) 1BGiancarlo Stanton (R) DHJazz Chisholm Jr. (L) 2BRyan McMahon (L) 3BAnthony Volpe (R) SSAustin Wells (L) CYankees vs Blue Jays schedule for ALDS
Blue Jays lead series 2-0
Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4 – Blue Jays 10, Yankees 1Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 5 – Blue Jays 13, Yankees 7Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Blue Jays at Yankees, 8:08 p.m. ETGame 4: Wednesday, Oct. 8 (if necessary) – Blue Jays at Yankees, Time TBAGame 5: Friday, Oct. 10 (if necessary) – Yankees at Blue Jays, Time TBA