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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TORONTO — George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto. New York slugger Aaron Judge drew his 23rd intentional walk in the eighth, matching Mickey Mantle’s 1957 team record. Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt left after three innings be…
Jays deck Yankees, take over top spot in AL East | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
TORONTO -- George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the American League East lead.
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