Blue Jays Lead MLB with 20-10 Streak, Kirk Tops Two-Strike Stats

Alejandro Kirk is having a standout season with the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing a significant improvement in hitting the ball harder than in previous years, yet without a corresponding power surge in his slugging percentage. Kirk leads MLB in several two-strike hitting categories and has an impressive batting average and on-base percentage, positioning him as a strong All-Star candidate. The Blue Jays as a team have excelled recently, posting an MLB-best 20-10 record over the last 30 games and leading the majors in extra-base hits, average with runners in scoring position, and comeback wins. Bo Bichette has also contributed notably, rebounding with a .745 OPS over his recent games after a slow start to the season. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians have improved their power output compared to last year but continue to struggle with multi-run homers, with a high percentage of their home runs being solo shots. Despite these struggles, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt remains optimistic, emphasizing the team's ongoing adjustment and growth.