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1. Series Recap: Game-by-Game Breakdown (≈200 words)
Game 1 (July 1): On Canada Day, the Jays routed the Yankees 12–5. George Springer launched a grand slam and recorded seven RBIs, while Andrés Giménez and the lineup’s depth overwhelmed Max Fried and the Bronx bullpen. Toronto cut New York’s AL East lead to a single game.
Game 2 (July 2): Toronto jumped to an early 7–0 lead in the first inning and, despite a Yankees rally coming back within 9–9, sealed the win 11–9 on a wild pitch and clutch hits. The thrilling affair tied the teams atop the standings.
Game 3: A more tightly contested slugfest, but the Jays emerged victorious, taking a commanding 3–0 series lead.
Game 4 (July 4): Toronto closed out the sweep with an 8–5 win. Springer contributed two homers and four RBIs in the clincher. Supporting role players Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes each had timely hits. Chris Bassitt delivered 5⅔ solid innings and Jeff Hoffman preserved the lead for his 21st save.
2. Standings Shift: AL East Overview (≈150 words)
At press time, official standings show:
National League
American League
East W L PCT Strk L10 GB
1
Philadelphia Phillies
52
37
.584
W1
5-5
–
2
New York Mets
52
38
.578
W4
6-4
0.5
3
Miami Marlins
40
47
.460
W1
8-2
11.0
4
Atlanta Braves
39
49
.443
L3
2-8
12.5
5
Washington Nationals
37
52
.416
L2
4-6
15.0
Central W L PCT Strk L10 GB
1
Chicago Cubs
53
36
.596
L1
7-3
–
2
Milwaukee Brewers
49
40
.551
L1
6-4
4.0
3
St. Louis Cardinals
48
42
.533
W1
4-6
5.5
4
Cincinnati Reds
46
43
.517
L1
5-5
7.0
5
Pittsburgh Pirates
38
51
.427
L1
7-3
15.0
West W L PCT Strk L10 GB
1
Los Angeles Dodgers
56
33
.629
L1
8-2
–
2
San Diego Padres
47
40
.540
W1
5-5
8.0
3
San Francisco Giants
47
42
.528
L1
3-7
9.0
4
Arizona Diamondbacks
44
45
.494
W1
3-7
12.0
5
Colorado Rockies
20
68
.227
L1
2-8
35.5
Toronto Blue Jays (51–38): Now atop the division, marking a dramatic rise from 25–27 in early May.
New York Yankees (48–41): Suffered a midseason slump, losing 14 of their last 20 games and now trailing quietly. Injuries, especially to pitcher Clarke Schmidt, raise concern.
Tampa Bay Rays (48–41): Nipping at the heels of both Toronto and New York, remaining a threat in the division.
Boston Red Sox & Baltimore Orioles: Now fourth and fifth, struggling to keep pace and falling short of expectations.
3. Performers & Key Contributors (≈200 words)
George Springer: The star of the series—four home runs, 11 RBIs, including clutch performances in both the opener and finale. His offensive onslaught reignited Toronto’s comeback drive. Addison Barger & Nathan Lukes: Barger cracked a homer and drove in multiple runs in the final game; Lukes, filling in for Bo Bichette, recorded three hits in Game 4 as leadoff man. Chris Bassitt: The veteran right-hander earned the decisive win with 5⅔ innings and nine strikeouts, stabilizing Toronto’s rotation.
Jeff Hoffman: Locked down Game 4 for his 21st save of the sea
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