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Blue Jays Soar to the Top: Dominant Home Stretch Propels Team to AL East Lead
7 Aug
Summary
- Blue Jays bounce back from embarrassing sweep with 43-21 run
- Franchise-record 11 straight home wins fuel rise to top of division
- Offense explodes for 45 runs in 3-game series against Rockies
In a remarkable turnaround, the Toronto Blue Jays have gone from being swept in embarrassing fashion by the Tampa Bay Rays in late May to now holding the best record in baseball at their home stadium, the Rogers Centre. Just a day after being shut out 13-0 by the Rays, the Blue Jays began what has been an American League-best 43-21 stretch.
This surge has propelled the Blue Jays to the top of the AL East division. After sweeping the Yankees at home in late June, the Blue Jays now hold a comfortable 4-game lead over the Red Sox and a 6.5-game lead over the struggling Yankees. The team's home dominance has been a key factor, as they have won 19 of their last 25 games at the Rogers Centre, including a franchise-record 11 straight wins.
The Blue Jays' offense has been firing on all cylinders, most notably in their recent 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies. In that series, the team scored an astounding 45 runs, led by a pair of 3-run homers from star shortstop Bo Bichette. This offensive showcase capped off what has been the Blue Jays' best month of the season, as they won 18 games in July.
With a comfortable lead in the division and their home-field advantage, the Blue Jays appear poised to maintain their position atop the AL East as they head into the final stretch of the season. Their upcoming matchups against the Dodgers, Cubs, and Rangers will provide a stern test, but the team's recent run of dominance suggests they are up for the challenge.
