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Lukes’ Go-Ahead Homer Sends Blue Jays Past Rays 4-2, Magic Number Down to Two

Toronto now needs two in the clinch count to secure the AL East title.

Overview

  • Nathan Lukes hit his 12th homer to snap a 2-2 tie in the fifth and finished with three RBIs, while George Springer reached three times and scored twice.
  • Shane Bieber delivered five innings of two-run ball after allowing back-to-back solo shots in the second before the bullpen locked it down.
  • Jeff Hoffman earned his 33rd save in 40 chances by retiring Yandy Díaz with two aboard in the ninth.
  • The victory kept Toronto level with the Yankees for the American League’s best record, and the Blue Jays hold the head-to-head tiebreaker.
  • Manager John Schneider said tests showed no structural issues in Jose Berrios’ right elbow, and Berrios will seek a second opinion.