Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drives in six runs to power Blue Jays past Yankees 9-3

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doesn't see himself as the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse leader, but his recent hot streak is certainly leading by example.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doesn't see himself as the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse leader, but his recent hot streak is certainly leading by example.

Guerrero hit a two-run homer and drove in four more runs with a pair of doubles as Toronto bounced back with a 9-3 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Guerrero has driven in 19 runs with 14 hits over the past six games but was reluctant to call himself the Blue Jays' catalyst.

"I don't see myself as the leader of the team, it's just more that I take it personal," said Guerrero through translator Hector Lebron. "Every day I'm trying to do something good and find a way to to help my team to win some games.

"But it's something that comes from myself, not actually because I think I'm a leader."

Alejandro Kirk had two runs batted in with a double and a single as Toronto (38-44) shook off a 16-5 rout from the previous night. Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 4-for-5 and scored three runs, adding an RBI.

"We're trusting each other every day, regardless of the situation," said Guerrero.

Chris Bassitt (7-6) limited the Yankees to one unearned run on six hits and two walks, striking out eight over six innings. It was an impressive showing after he took a sharp comebacker from Yankees slugger Aaron Judge off his forearm in the first inning.