BRONX, Ny. -- Curtis Granderson doubled twice and drove in three runs, as New York beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 7-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium.
Brett Gardner hit an RBI triple and scored three runs for the Yankees, who have won seven games in a row to match a season-high set from July 3-9.
New York rookie Ivan Nova did not figure in the decision after allowing three runs and six hits over 4 2/3 innings. Kerry Wood (3-4) earned the win in relief.
The Yankees increased their lead in the AL East to two games over Tampa Bay, which plays at Baltimore later Friday.
Travis Snider went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for Toronto, which has dropped four of five.
Brandon Morrow (10-7), who made his final start of the season, gave up five runs on six hits and three walks in just three innings. Morrow suffered his first loss since June 29 at Cleveland. He had gone 5-0 with a 3.88 earned run average over his previous nine outings.
The Blue Jays are shutting down the former reliever because he has reached his innings limit for the season.
