Blue Jays Sweep Orioles 11-2 to Extend Winning Streak

The Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with an 11-2 victory, showcasing strong performances from Shane Bieber, who pitched six effective innings allowing just one run, and George Springer, who contributed a home run and two doubles. Springer, having a career-revitalizing season at age 36, led the offense with his 29th home run and multiple extra-base hits, stepping up amid injuries to key players like Bo Bichette. The Orioles struggled throughout the series, being outscored 22-7, with their pitching staff, including Albert Suarez and debutant Carson Ragsdale, unable to contain the Blue Jays' lineup. Toronto's seventh inning was decisive, turning a close 5-2 game into an 11-2 rout with contributions from Addison Barger and Ernie Clement. The sweep strengthened the Blue Jays' position atop the AL East, contrasting with the Orioles' difficulties despite their recent strong September performance prior to the series. The upcoming matchups favor Toronto, with ace Max Scherzer expected to have an edge over Baltimore's rookie Tomoyuki Sugano, reinforcing the Blue Jays' dominance in the division.