David Bednar avoids meltdown after Yankees offense erupts late to rally past Blue Jays
The New York Yankees narrowly defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 after a late-game rally. David Bednar, the Yankees closer, faced a challenging ninth inning but managed to secure the win despite a near meltdown. The Yankees' offense came alive with two crucial home runs in the seventh inning, helping them avoid a significant loss in the standings.
- ▪David Bednar nearly suffered a meltdown in the ninth inning but held on to secure the win.
- ▪Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two-run homers in the seventh inning to rally the Yankees.
- ▪The victory prevented the Yankees from falling four games back in the AL East.
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MLB New York Yankees David Bednar avoids meltdown after Yankees offense erupts late to rally past Blue Jays By Dan Martin Published May 18, 2026, 10:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google After blowing Sunday’s Subway Series finale against the Mets, David Bednar found himself in another mess Monday in The Bronx against the Blue Jays. Called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth, the slumping Yankees closer nearly suffered another meltdown before he and the Yankees held on in a 7-6 win. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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