Jim O'Connell

Judge rallies Yankees past Blue Jays 9-6 to save season and avert ALDS sweep NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the New York Yankees staved off elimination by rallying from five runs down to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their AL Division Series.

DETROIT (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the AL Division Series. The Mariners are within a win of their first AL Championship Series since 2001. Their first chance to advance is on Wednesday afternoon in Game 4 at Comerica Park and if necessary, another opportunity awaits on Friday back in Seattle for a decisive Game 5.

Kevyn Adams knows the pressure is on as he enters his sixth season as the Sabres’ general manager. Despite Buffalo’s 14-season playoff drought predating his tenure, Adams understands that winning games is the only way to change the narrative as he heads into the final year of his contract. Adams has made significant roster changes and strengthened his front office. Other GMs, like Detroit’s Steve Yzerman and Anaheim’s Pat Verbeek, face similar pressure.