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Addison Barger Drives Blue Jays’ Sweep of GiGiants, Boosts AL East Lead

He headlines the Blue Jays’ lineup against the Yankees in a series that carries divisional implications.

Toronto Blue Jays third base Addison Barger celebrates his two run home run with teammate catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) during fifth inning MLB action against the San Francisco Giants in Toronto on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Overview

  • Barger went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Sunday, capping an 8-6 win that sealed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants.
  • His 14th homer of the season leaves him three behind George Springer as he posts a .846 OPS and leads the club with a .514 slugging percentage among regulars.
  • Manager John Schneider has defied traditional platoon splits by keeping Barger in the lineup against left-handed starters, most recently Robbie Ray.
  • Barger credits hitting coach David Popkins and his staff for collaborative game plans that have sharpened his approach at the plate.
  • With first place in the AL East secured, Toronto now hosts the New York Yankees for a three-game series starting Monday.