Toronto at New York

Toronto is making a run at a playoff spot, winning eight of its past nine, but now the Blue Jays run into Gerrit Cole, who has proven that he doesn't need foreign substances to pitch well. Cole has allowed only two earned runs his past four starts in 24 2/3 innings, including a 4-1 victory over the Angels on Wednesday when he gave up a run on four hits in seven innings. The right-hander has faced the Blue Jays three times this year and allowed five runs in 19 1/3 innings with a .171 opponent batting average. The Yankees have won four of the past five meetings, and they have won 10 of 14 versus left-handed starters. They are also 36-15 their past 51 games in the second game of a series. New York is 117-57 its past 174 home games. Take the Yankees.