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Blue Jays Stumble as AL East Race Tightens

9/27/2025

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Summary

Blue Jays Struggle

Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees are tied atop the AL East at 90 wins, four games left.
The Blue Jays lost 7-1 to the Boston Red Sox, their sixth loss in seven games.
Toronto holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over New York, leaving a four-game magic number.
George Springer criticized umpire calls, suggesting bias toward the Yankees.

Summary

Berríos Injured Again

José Berríos is on injured list with elbow inflammation, his first IL stint in a decade.
The Toronto Blue Jays have lost six of their last seven, and sit tied with the New York Yankees for the AL East lead.
Paxton Schultz was promoted from Triple-A to replace Berríos, as Toronto faces a bullpen game against the Boston Red Sox.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 MLB season was abruptly halted by a players' strike, resulting in the cancellation of the World Series for the first time in history. The Toronto Blue Jays, who had won consecutive championships in 1992 and 1993, struggled to remain competitive afterward. Currently, they are tied with the New York Yankees for the AL East lead, underscoring the enduring rivalry in Major League Baseball.

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Blue Jays Struggle

Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees are tied atop the AL East at 90 wins, four games left.
The Blue Jays lost 7-1 to the Boston Red Sox, their sixth loss in seven games.
Toronto holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over New York, leaving a four-game magic number.
George Springer criticized umpire calls, suggesting bias toward the Yankees.

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