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George Springer Homers Twice, Blue Jays Sweep Yankees to Take AL East Lead

ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 4 – George Springer hit two two-run homers as the Blue Jays outscored the Yankees 36-23 in their first-ever four-game home sweep to lead the American League East.

  • On July 3, 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 at Rogers Centre to complete a four-game series sweep in Toronto.
  • The Blue Jays' strong performance followed a 32-18 run since May 8, overcoming an eight-game deficit behind the Yankees from May 28 to take first place in the AL East.
  • George Springer led the team by hitting two two-run homers in the finale, while Nathan Lukes broke a tie with a 14-pitch two-run double in the fourth inning.
  • Springer batted.513 over his last 11 games with four home runs, and manager Schneider praised him saying, "What he has done for us this series was great."
  • The sweep outscored New York 36-23 overall, signaling a shift in division standings and extending the Blue Jays' win streak to five games, with Toronto now preparing to face the Los Angeles Angels.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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