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Yankees Beat Blue Jays: Rice Homers, Scherzer Struggles

9/8/2025

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The New York Yankees won 4-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays, thanks to Ben Rice's three-run homer.
Aaron Judge alerted Rice about Max Scherzer's pitch tipping, noticed by Cody Bellinger at first base.
Judge indicated a changeup before Rice's at-bat, enabling Rice to hit a key fastball.
Scherzer acknowledged that opponents can read his changeup, admitting it’s a recurring issue.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider criticized Scherzer's performance and the Yankees' signaling tactics.
The incident underscores the Yankees' strategy of exploiting pitch tipping, which is allowed in MLB.
Judge made a significant diving catch, marking his return from injury.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees won 4-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays, thanks to Ben Rice's three-run homer.
Aaron Judge alerted Rice about Max Scherzer's pitch tipping, noticed by Cody Bellinger at first base.
Judge indicated a changeup before Rice's at-bat, enabling Rice to hit a key fastball.
Scherzer acknowledged that opponents can read his changeup, admitting it’s a recurring issue.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider criticized Scherzer's performance and the Yankees' signaling tactics.
The incident underscores the Yankees' strategy of exploiting pitch tipping, which is allowed in MLB.
Judge made a significant diving catch, marking his return from injury.