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Blue Jays Sweep Yankees, Claim Sole AL East Lead

Thursday’s series-clinching victory catapults Toronto into sole possession of the AL East lead for the first time this late in a season since 2016.

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Overview

  • George Springer belted two two-run homers to go 3-for-4 with four RBIs in the series-clinching finale.
  • Chris Bassitt struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings and improved to 8-4 in home starts against New York.
  • Nathan Lukes capped a 14-pitch at bat with a two-run double in the fourth inning to break a 3-3 tie.
  • Jeff Hoffman earned his 21st save to close out the finale and underscore Toronto’s bullpen depth.
  • The sweep marks Toronto’s first four-game home series sweep of the Yankees in franchise history.