Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider explains decision to pull Trey Yesavage in the middle of a no-hitter

The Blue Jays hold a 2-0 lead in the ALDS after a 13-7 trouncing of the New York Yankees today.

Toronto has torched the Yankees for 23 runs over the two games, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3-for-5 with a grand slam) and Daulton Varsho (4-for-5 with two homers and two doubles) doing the most damage today with four RBI a piece.

New York's lineup came to life with seven late runs against Toronto's bullpen, after Jays starter Trey Yesavage was nothing short of dominant.

In just his fourth career outing in the majors, Yesavage allowed only a walk over 5 1/3 hitless innings, with 11 strikeouts, the most K's from any Blue Jays pitcher in a postseason game.

The decision to pull Yesavage after 78 pitches seemed to be based on a desire to keep Yesavage from facing Yankees batters a third time, and to potentially keep Yesavage fresh for usage later in the series.

John Schneider said it was difficult to put into words what he saw from Trey Yesavage tonight.

Before he went out to lift Yesavage, he told the veteran starters in the dugout «wish me luck».

Yesavage was asked by the media what he thought about his managers decision to pull him.

Of course, the Yankees can only hope that there will even be a «later in the series,» as the Blue Jays are just one win away from advancing to the ALCS. Game 3 is on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.