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Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement Decision Before Yankees Game
Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning before the Yankees broke through, but Nathan Lukes' eighth-inning homer lifted Toronto to a 4-3 win. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned from concussion protocol with two hits, and Ernie Clement started at shortstop in the series matchup.
Dylan Cease came within two outs of a no-hitter Saturday, but the New York Yankees broke through in the seventh inning. With two outs, Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled to right field on Cease's 106th pitch, a 97.1 mph fastball, putting runners at first and second, as reported by the Associated Press. Cease then allowed an RBI single to Austin Wells that cut Toronto's lead to 3-1 before he was replaced by Spencer Miles.
The right-hander allowed two hits in 6 2/3 innings, tied a season-high with five walks, and struck out eight. He threw 60 of 111 pitches for strikes, according to CP24. Cease stranded runners at third in the first and second innings by striking out Luis García Jr. and Austin Wells, and he ended the fifth by getting José Caballero to line into a double play started by shortstop Ernie Clement, as detailed by the Associated Press.
Cease was attempting his second career no-hitter and the second in Toronto history. He threw a no-hitter on July 25, 2024, at Washington for San Diego, as the Associated Press reported. Earlier this season, he took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning at San Francisco on July 8 before Heliot Ramos singled, and he carried a no-hitter for the Padres into the seventh against the Yankees on May 7, 2025, before Cody Bellinger homered.
Toronto's only no-hitter was thrown by Dave Stieb on Sept. 2, 1990, in Cleveland. The Yankees have been no-hit eight times, most recently by Houston's Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly on June 25, 2022, at Yankee Stadium, according to the Associated Press.
Lukes and Guerrero Lead the Comeback
Nathan Lukes' home run in the eighth inning proved to be the difference in the 4-3 victory, as the Associated Press reported. The Blue Jays scored their first three runs on RBI singles by George Springer, rookie Charles McAdoo, and Lukes, who came off the bench as a pinch hitter. Lukes added his eighth homer of the season in the eighth inning.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned from the seven-day concussion list and had two hits. He was introduced before the game at Yankee Stadium and was booed by the crowd, as The London Free Press reported. Guerrero scored the first run of the game, helping the Blue Jays take an early advantage. He had lined a single into left field in his second at-bat, the first of his two-hit afternoon.
Guerrero's return came after he was involved in an accidental collision with rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. at third base during the previous week's game against the Yankees. He exited that game and was placed on the seven-day injured list the next day. Earlier in the month, he had missed three games due to hamstring tightness. In his return, he homered against the Philadelphia Phillies, his first home run in a month. To make room on the roster, the Blue Jays optioned Davis Schneider to the minors, The London Free Press noted.
Alejandro Kirk extended his hit streak to a career-high 11 games. The Blue Jays outhit the Yankees 15-4 but went 4-for-18 with runners in scoring position, one game after going 1-for-14, according to The London Free Press.
Bullpen Holds On
Spencer Miles hit José Caballero with a pitch to load the bases before retiring Trent Grisham on a ground ball to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., as CP24 reported. Tyler Rogers allowed a two-run homer to Luis García Jr. in the eighth inning. Louie Varland struck out Grisham with a runner on third for his 29th save in 30 chances.
The Yankees' starter, Ryan Weathers (5-8), allowed two runs and eight hits in 3 1/3 innings before leaving with left forearm discomfort. The Yankees said he was going for further imaging, according to the Associated Press and CP24.
Clement Starts at Shortstop
Before the game, the Blue Jays announced that Ernie Clement would start at shortstop and bat sixth, as reported by Heavy. Clement entered Saturday hitting .285 with nine home runs, 43 RBI, and a .714 OPS across 126 games. A fourth-round pick out of the University of Virginia in 2017, Clement has started at second base, third base, and shortstop this season.
Clement's batting order splits show he has hit .244 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 24 games batting sixth, compared to .319 in the two-hole and .282 in the leadoff spot, according to Heavy. He went 3-for-5 with three runs on August 18 against Tampa Bay and had reached base in four of his last five games overall. On Friday, he went 1-for-4 in Toronto's 3-1 loss.
Toronto's regular shortstop, Andrés Giménez, is considered day-to-day, which opened the door for Clement's start. The Blue Jays entered Saturday with a 63-67 record, fourth in the AL East, roughly 14 games behind the division-leading Rays. The Yankees were 73-55, three games behind Tampa Bay for second, and led the season series 6-5. Toronto had won six of its last 10 games, including series wins over Boston and Tampa Bay.
The series continues Sunday, with José Soriano (10-6, 3.23 ERA) opposing Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.22 ERA).
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Associated Press
Framing: Headline focuses on Cease losing no-hit bid, omitting that Blue Jays won the game — Focused on a single player's achievement, neutral and factual; example: 'lost a no-hit bid'
Facts Included:
Cease lost no-hit bid with two outs in seventh on single to Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Hit was on 106th pitch, a 97.1 mph fastball, putting runners at first and second
After hit, Cease gave up RBI single to Austin Wells and was lifted for Spencer Miles
Cease stranded runners at third in first and second innings via strikeouts vs Luis García Jr. and Austin Wells
Ended fifth by getting José Caballero to line into double play started by Ernie Clement
Cease was attempting second career no-hitter and second in Toronto history
Threw no-hitter on July 25, 2024 at Washington for San Diego
Took no-hit bid into ninth at San Francisco on July 8 before Heliot Ramos single
Carried no-hitter for Padres into seventh against Yankees May 7, 2025 before Cody Bellinger homer
Toronto's only no-hitter was Dave Stieb on Sept 2, 1990
New York has been no-hit eight times; last was combined no-hitter by Houston's Javier, Neris, Pressly on June 25, 2022
Framing: Headline emphasizes 'hang on for 4-3 win' focusing on game result and close finish — Measured and factual; example: 'hung on for 4-3 win'
Facts Included:
Final score 4-3 Blue Jays win
Dylan Cease carried no-hitter into seventh, ended on Chisholm single on 106th pitch
Cease allowed RBI single to Austin Wells cutting lead to 3-1 before replaced by Spencer Miles
Cease allowed two hits in 6 2/3 innings, tied season-high with five walks, struck out eight, threw 60 of 111 strikes
It was second time this season Cease had deep no-hit bid and lost at Yankee Stadium
Lost no-hitter in ninth July 8 at San Francisco and May 7, 2025 with San Diego
Miles hit Caballero with pitch, retired Grisham on ground ball to Guerrero
Tyler Rogers allowed two-run homer to Luis García Jr. in eighth
Louie Varland struck out Grisham with runner on third for 29th save in 30 chances
Toronto had 15 hits, first three runs on RBI singles by Springer, McAdoo, Lukes (pinch hitter)
Lukes added eighth homer in eighth
Guerrero had two hits in return from seven-day concussion list
New York starter Ryan Weathers (5-8) allowed two runs and eight hits in 3 1/3 innings before leaving with left forearm discomfort; going for further imaging
Up next: José Soriano (10-6, 3.23) opposes Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.22) Sunday
Framing: Headline emphasizes lineup decision before game, not the game outcome or performance — Analytical, forward-looking; example: 'looks to halt the Yankees winning streak'
Facts Included:
Blue Jays lost 3-1 to Yankees on Friday, Yankees had five-game winning streak entering Saturday
Blue Jays announced lineup decision with Ernie Clement starting at shortstop batting sixth
Clement batting .285 with nine home runs, 43 RBI, .714 OPS in 126 games
Clement fourth-round pick out of University of Virginia in 2017, has started at second, third, shortstop
Clement's batting order splits: .244 with 3 HR and 11 RBI in 24 games batting sixth; better in 2-hole (.319) and leadoff (.282)
Clement went 3-for-5 with three runs on August 18 against Tampa Bay; reached base in four of last five games
Friday: Clement went 1-for-4; Spencer Jones' two-run homer and José Caballero sacrifice fly did damage; Alejandro Kirk drove in only run with fifth-inning single off Cam Schlittler
Yankees starter Ryan Weathers (LHP) 5-7, 3.56 ERA
Full lineups for both teams
Blue Jays record 63-67, fourth in AL East, ~14 games behind division-leading Rays; Yankees 73-55, three games behind Tampa Bay for second; season series 6-5 Yankees entering Saturday
Toronto won six of last 10 games including series wins over Boston and Tampa Bay
Andrés Giménez day-to-day, opening door for Clement's defensive versatility
Framing: Headline emphasizes 'survive late-game scare' to beat Yankees, focusing on dramatic finish — Celebratory but with a sense of relief; example: 'prevail 4-3 by the skin of their teeth'
Facts Included:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return from concussion protocol
Guerrero was booed by Yankees crowd
He scored first run of game as Jays took early advantage
Previous week: collision with George Lombard Jr. in accidental incident, leading to seven-day injured list placement
Earlier in month missed three games due to hamstring tightness
In his return, homered against Phillies, first homer in a month
Jays optioned Davis Schneider to minors to make room
Guerrero had two-hit afternoon, including a single in second at-bat
Left runners stranded, a theme for Jays
Final score 4-3, with closer Louis Varland's 29th save
Nathan Lukes came off bench for RBI single and homered in eighth, his eighth
Alejandro Kirk extended hit streak to career-high 11 games
Jays outhit Yankees 15-4 but went 4-for-18 with RISP, one game after 1-for-14
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ClaimDylan Cease lost a no-hit bid with two outs in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees on Saturday when Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a clean single to right field on Cease's 106th pitch.
ClaimThe last time New York was no-hit was a combined no-hitter by Houston's Cristian Javier, Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly on June 25, 2022, at Yankee Stadium.
ClaimSpencer Miles hit José Caballero with a pitch to load the bases before retiring Trent Grisham on a ground ball to first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
ClaimGuerrero was involved in an accidental collision with rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. at third base during the previous week's game against the Yankees.