The Canadian flag is displayed on the field during an anthems ceremony ahead of the start of the American League Division Series MLB playoff series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Photo Gallery: Blue Jays dump Yankees 10-1 in series opener
Alejandro Kirk had his second straight two-homer game to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-1 rout of the New York Yankees in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Saturday.
Here’s a look at some moments from Game 1 of the ALDS.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 4, 2025.
A Toronto Blue Jays fan holds up a sign ahead of the start of the American League Division Series MLB playoff series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a solo home run during the second inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnNew York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil (81) reacts as Toronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk (30) rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) delivers the first pitch of the game against the New York Yankees during the first inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteNew York Yankees pitcher Tim Hill (41) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates rounding first base after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) rounds second base after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungNew York Yankees’ Ryan McMahon (19) breaks his bat on an out during the second inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteNew York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) looks on during a break in play during the second inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) reacts after hitting a single during the third inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) celebrates after defeating the New York Yankees in game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) can’t reach a ball hit off the outfield wall by New York Yankees’ Anthony Volpe (11) during the sixth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Toronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a home run against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) delivers to the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan DenetteToronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) makes a catch for an out during the fifth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris YoungToronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk (30) gets out of the way of a high and inside pitch during the sixth inning of game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action against the New York Yankees in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank GunnToronto Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk is sprayed with Gatorade by teammate Myles Straw after defeating the New York Yankees in game 1 in MLB American League Division Series baseball action in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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