The Blue Jays have swept the Yankees with a four-game masterpiece and taken over first place in the American League East. These are words you wouldn’t have believed three months ago. But the 2025 Blue Jays continue to amaze,

George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead.

With an 8-5 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, the Blue Jays completed a sweep of their division rival and took over sole possession of first place in the process. Their record sits at 49-38 with the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays each one game behind them at 48-39.