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Yankees blank Toronto for 9th straight win

TORONTO: Jameson Taillon and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Aaron Hicks lined a three-run double and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine by beating the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-0, Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Taillon (8-1) allowed four hits and struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings to win his eighth straight decision.

New York Yankees’ Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left) slides safely into home ahead of a tag by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk after a three-RBI double by Aaron Hicks in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on June 18, 2022 (June 19 in Manila). AP PHOTO