Dylan Cease Aims to Secure Series Sweep for Blue Jays Against Yankees

Dylan Cease, a candidate for the Cy Young Award, is set to pitch for the Toronto Blue Jays as they aim to complete a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Jays secured victories of 3-1 and 4-1 in the first two games of the series.

Cease, with a record of 7-5 and an ERA of 2.40, poses a challenge for the Yankees, who have struggled offensively since the All-Star break, batting .203. Historically, Cease has faced the Yankees seven times, holding a 1-3 record with a 5.84 ERA, including a 1-0 record and a 9.00 ERA in one start this season.

The Yankees will counter with Ryan Weathers, who has a 5-7 record and a 3.69 ERA, but has also faced difficulties against the Blue Jays. New York's recent performance included a lack of offensive support, with manager Aaron Boone acknowledging the need for improvement. The Blue Jays are currently without first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is on the injured list due to a concussion.