The Toronto Blue Jays have had the upper hand over the New York Yankees this season. While in regular-season games, it was at least close, Game 2 of the ALDS is going like what happened when the Yankees faced the Tigers. The Yankees put Max Fried on the mound, expecting some good times, but the Blue Jays, as one fan said, just chew him and spit him out.

Even the broadcasters are not holding back at this point.

MLB broadcaster Joe Davis remarked, “The Blue Jays now have more home runs than the Yankees have hits.” And this is the perfect picture of how the first 6 innings went for the Yankees.

Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. The entire offense has gone silent over the past two games, the pitching has been poor, and in Game 2, a defensive error by Aaron Judge actually started the scoring for the Blue Jays.

The ball made a funny hop in front of Aaron Judge, which he could not gathe. This put Daulton Varsho on 2nd, and after that, the Blue Jays did not look back.

At the end of the 6th inning, the Yankees had 4 hits, 2 runs, and 1 error. And the 2 runs came after Cody Bellinger hit a Homer. Fried allowed 7 runs, 2 walks, and 8 hits, including a Grand Slam by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in his 3 innings. He was replaced by Will Warren, who did not assist.

If the Yankees hoped Game 2 would reset their season, now, it feels like they were hilariously mistaken. Max Fried’s outing against the Blue Jays turned into a masterclass in how not to pitch. The Yankees now face harsh truths as Guerrero Jr. and Toronto redefine postseason dominance effortlessly.

The Yankees already have a pitching problem, and Boone might not try and solve it

The Yankees are supposed to be the Bronx Bombers, not the Bronx bleeders. Yet under Aaron Boone, a team that prides itself on dominance is giving up runs like a kid with a water balloon in July. In Game 2 of the ALDS, the Blue Jays turned four innings into an 11-run highlight reel, and Boone’s reluctance to tinker with his struggling arms only makes you wonder if the pitching crisis is self-inflicted.

Game 1 of the ALDS saw the Yankees unravel against the Blue Jays, losing 10-1 decisively. Luke Weaver struggled in his appearances, failing to record an out while giving up four hits and two walks. The team’s bullpen showed cracks, with tipping issues and disrupted mechanics, leaving fans tense and uneasy.

Despite these struggles, Aaron Boone has opted not to immediately change Weaver’s role, showing cautious confidence in his pitcher. Boone emphasized that one strong outing could reset Weaver’s performance, keeping the reliever in high-leverage spots if necessary. But if the Yankees’ arms continue faltering without adjustment, future games may demand careful in-game management to avoid further damage.

The Yankees’ pitching woes under Boone are glaring, and fans are watching anxiously for solutions. Luke Weaver’s struggles highlight the fragile balance between confidence and caution in high-pressure postseason moments. If adjustments aren’t made soon, Boone’s faith in his arms could turn excitement into outright frustration.