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The New York Yankees edged the Toronto Blue Jays 7–6 on May 18 at Yankee Stadium in a tight contest that stayed well below the Vegas total of 2. New York's offense generated 11 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 7 runs, posting a .766 OPS despite striking out just 5 times. Toronto countered with 9 hits and 2 homers but managed only 6 RBIs and struggled at the plate with 13 strikeouts, finishing with a .679 OPS. The pitching matchup favored the Yankees, whose staff struck out 13 Blue Jays batters while allowing 9 hits and 6 earned runs for a 3.35 ERA. Toronto's pitchers recorded only 5 strikeouts against 11 Yankees hits and 7 earned runs, posting a 4.03 ERA. Neither team committed defensive errors, but the Yankees' superior strikeout rate and run prevention proved decisive in the one-run margin. This victory extends New York's recent form and underscores their pitching depth advantage in the division race.