The New York Yankees were powerless to prevent a humiliating defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the ALDS, a loss defined by a noticeable lack of control from the Bombers’ mound. Pitcher Luke Weaver was specifically called out as a disaster.

Now holding a 1-0 advantage, the Blue Jays have a golden opportunity to win another home game and travel to New York with a two-game lead. This scenario is ominous for the Yankees, as the Rogers Centre has been a nightmare for them all year.

Starter Luis Gil struggled badly in his brief 2.2-inning outing, allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs to give the Blue Jays a small but crucial early lead. From there, the other five pitchers the Yankees deployed completely lost control, surrendering an additional 8 runs and turning the game into a rou

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