The New York Yankees scored four runs in the top of the fourth and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 5-2. Ivan Nova picked up his 11th win of the season. Nova allowed only 5 hits and had 10 strikeouts and 1 walk. Derek Jeter became the only player other than Hank Aaron to have a 150 hits for 17 straight seasons.The New York Yankees are 67-46 on the year and in first place in the American League East.
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