Chris Bassitt shuts down Yankees as Jays win opener

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Chris Bassitt allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 3-1 Monday night in the opener of a three-game set.

Alejandro Kirk was 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI for the Blue Jays, who are 5-2 on their nine-game homestand.

The Yankees have lost two in a row for the first time this season.

Bassitt (2-2) gave up four hits