The New York Yankees (56-45) snagged a much-needed win on Tuesday when Ben Rice hit a game-winning home run off Toronto Blue Jays (59-42) closer Jeff Hoffman to move a game closer to the Jays in the AL East standings.

The Blue Jays won the opening game 4-1 behind a four-run fifth inning to extend its home winning streak to 11 games and five consecutive over the Yankees. New York is now 2-4 over the last six games, while Toronto has won four straight out the break.