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The Yankees’ attempt at a bullpen game—trying to match up with the Blue Jays’ relievers—failed to produce the desired results. The Blue Jays’ pitchers made it difficult for Yankees' hitters to make consistent contact, with many batting lineups left languishing with vacuous at-bats and multiple strikeouts. The series revealed that the Blue Jays' pitching staff had more dominance than the Yankees could counter, especially their ability to neutralize the Yankees' powerful hitters.