Blue Jays Sweep Yankees, Take AL East Lead
Blue Jays Sweep Yankees, Take AL East Lead

Blue Jays Sweep Yankees, Take AL East Lead

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The Toronto Blue Jays swept the New York Yankees in a historic four-game home series, overtaking them for first place in the AL East and extending their winning streak to seven games. The Blue Jays' success has been attributed in part to their league-leading sacrifice bunts and a strategic shift toward small ball, which has contributed to several recent key victories, including dramatic walk-off wins against the Angels. A heated exchange erupted between the teams' broadcast crews after Yankees announcer Michael Kay questioned Toronto's legitimacy as a first-place team based on run differential, prompting a mocking on-air response from SportsNet's Jamie Campbell. Kay later clarified his remarks, citing advanced analytics and acknowledging Toronto's gritty play, while criticizing Campbell's display as overly partisan. The Yankees have continued to struggle, posting a 6-14 record over their last 20 games and dealing with offensive and bullpen issues. As a result, the AL East race has intensified with Toronto now in the lead.

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