Guerrero, Blue Jays Top Diamondbacks; AL East Tight

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the Toronto Blue Jays to an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-2 with three RBIs and three walks, as the team remains two games behind the division-leading Yankees, who are amid a losing streak. Guerrero, who signed a 14-year, $500 million contract extension in April, has thrived batting third in the lineup, posting a .301 career average and .917 OPS in that spot. He continues a strong June with a .315 average, seven doubles, 11 RBIs, and one home run. The Blue Jays are actively evaluating trade deadline moves, prioritizing bullpen help and power hitting to boost postseason chances. In other AL action, Kansas City's Vinnie Pasquantino hit a two-run homer against Texas, his 11th of the season, extending his productive June. The AL East race remains competitive with the Blue Jays, Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox all in playoff contention.