"They can explode at any time" - Marcus Stroman acknowledges Aaron Judge led hitting lineup's potency after Blue Jays win

New York Yankees ended their three-game losing streak after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep. Pitcher Marcus Stroman then hailed his teammates after his side's impressive come-from-behind victory.

Blue Jays' Daulton Varsho gave his team the lead in the second inning after the Yankees failed to score in the first inning with the bases loaded. It looked like the Yankees were heading for a fourth successive defeat after Varsho's second home run of the game in the seventh inning.

However, in the eighth inning, Juan Soto's milestone solo home run was followed by decisive hits from Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge in the ninth inning to complete an impressive turnaround. Yankees ace Marcus Stroman hailed his teammates for the victory, acknowledging the potency of the star-studded hitting lineup.

“That was pretty incredible,” Stroman said after the game. “Early on in the game, I put a priority on limiting damage and doing as much as I can to keep the team in the game. I feel like this lineup is so potent that they can explode at any time.”

Marcus Stroman reflects on his outing at Rogers Centre in Yankees colors

Apart from Varsho's effort in the second inning, Marcus Stroman held his own from the mound, conceding two runs and just six hits. The two-time All-Star reflected on visiting his old stomping ground where he spent six years of his early MLB career.

“I’ve always felt comfortable in Toronto,” Stroman said. “I love this city. I’ve spent a lot of time here. Very grateful for the fans, very grateful for the crowd.”

Meanwhile, Yankees captain, Aaron Judge, who is enduring a tough start to the season, reflected on the mindset in the clubhouse in tough situations. Judge's two-run single in the ninth inning gave the Yankees the lead which they held onto to avoid a series sweep at Rogers Centre.

“We look around this room every single day in this clubhouse, it’s a lot of ‘dawgs,’ like Dugey [Alex Verdugo] says,” Judge said. “Just guys that don’t quit. They have good at-bats all the way to the end. I think it’s just confidence in each other to get the job done.”