Trey Yesavage said he was “built for” his playoff debut on Sunday.

That may have been an understatement.

The rookie right-hander sliced and diced his way through the New York Yankees lineup in Game 2 of the ALDS, striking out nine hitters in just 3.2 innings and setting the record for most punchouts by a Toronto Blue Jays pitcher in the post-season.

Yesavage earned the record in a fourth inning, in which he struck out Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice in order, reaching 10 Ks on the afternoon.

He added an 11th in the fifth.

Juan Guzmán, David Price (x2) and Dave Stieb were tied for the previous record with eight.

Yesavage’s night came to an end after recording an out to lead off the sixth inning.

His final line reads: 78 pitches, 48 strikes, 5.1 innings, no hits, one walk and

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