TORONTO (AP) — Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage set a Blue Jays postseason record with 10 strikeouts in Game 2 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees on Sunday, reaching the mark in just four innings.

The 22-year-old eight-hander was selected by Toronto with the No. 20 pick last year in the amateur draft. He rose through four minor league levels this season before joining the Blue Jays and going 1-0 in three September starts.

Known for his elite split-finger fastball, Yesavage set a Blue Jays record by striking out nine Rays batters in his Sept. 15 debut.

Seven of Yesavage’s first 10 strikeouts Sunday came on his splitter. The other three came on fastballs that reached 96 mph.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the challenge ahead before Game 2 got underway, noting thay Yesage ha

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