The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the ALDS tonight at Yankee Stadium — another must-win game as the Bronx Bombers are down 2-1 in the best-of-five series.
Last night, the Yankees avoided elimination in dramatic fashion, rallying from a 6–1 deficit to beat the Blue Jays 9–6 in Game 3.
Aaron Judge ignited the comeback with a three-run homer in the fourth, tying the game, and then Jazz Chisholm Jr. smashed a go-ahead solo shot in the fifth. From there, New York’s bullpen took over, shutting Toronto down the rest of the way and forcing tonight’s Game 4.
Tonight’s Pitching Matchup: Schlittler vs. the Toronto Bullpen
The Yankees are turning to rookie Cam Schlittler to keep their postseason alive. Schlittler enters with a 4–3 record and a 2.96 ERA in the regular season. He impressed in his first playoff start in the Wild Card Series, delivering an 8-inning, shutout, 12-strikeout performance. His composure and sheer velocity make him a dangerous weapon in this spot.
This will be a bullpen game for Toronto with Louis Varland serving in the opener role after being used in relief (and taking the loss) in Game 3.
Varland posted a 4–3 record with a 2.97 ERA during the season. The Jays’ plan is to deploy their bullpen depth early, matching arms to matchups and keep the Yankees guessing.
Because Toronto used many relievers in Game 3, the bullpen is more taxed than usual, making this decision a gamble: they’re trying to seal the series now rather than wait and risk further erosion.
Prediction
Expect another strong postseason performance from Schlittler, though not as dominant as his outing against the lighter-hitting Red Sox, with the Yankee offense getting just enough timely hits to back him.
Prediction: Yankees 4, Blue Jays 3
Starting Lineups
Toronto Blue Jays
1. George Springer – DH
2. Nathan Lukes – LF
3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 1B
4. Addison Barger – 3B
5. Alejandro Kirk – C
6. Daulton Varsho – CF
7. Anthony Santander – RF
8. Ernie Clement – 3B
9. Andrés Giménez – SS
Starting Pitcher: Louis Varland (RHP) — 4-3, 2.97 ERA
New York Yankees
1. Trent Grisham – CF
2. Aaron Judge – RF
3. Cody Bellinger – LF
4. Giancarlo Stanton – DH
5. Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 2B
6. Paul Goldschmidt – 1B
7. Austin Wells – C
8. Anthony Volpe – SS
9. Ryan McMahon – 3B
Starting Pitcher: Cam Schlittler (RHP) — 4-3, 2.96 ERA
How to Watch Blue Jays vs. Yankees
First pitch for tonight’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees is set for 7:08 PM Eastern at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
The game airs live on FS1 and streams live on the FOX Sports app and website.
If those options aren’t available, several services offer free trials that include FS1 and FOX Sports.
FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and FOX One all provide free trial periods that give you immediate access to the game.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 7:08 PM Eastern
Venue: Yankee Stadium, The Bronx
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOX Sports app and website
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