"Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2023, and improved its AL-best and AL East-leading record to 90-66. The Blue Jays scored three runs in the second inning on run-scoring hits by Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and George Springer. Guerrero hit a two-run double in the fifth and Addison Barger followed with an RBI double to give Toronto a 6-2 lead."
"After the Royals cut their deficit to 6-5, Ernie Clement and Gimenez had RBI hits in the eighth to extend Toronto's lead to 8-5. Toronto starter Trey Yesavage worked four innings, allowing four runs on five hits while walking three and striking out two. Seranthony Dominguez (4-4) pitched 1 1/3 innings for the win, and Jeff Hoffman recorded his 32nd save of the season."
Toronto clinched a playoff berth by defeating the Kansas City Royals 8-5, becoming the first American League team to secure a spot and improving to 90-66. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez each drove in two runs. Toronto scored three in the second on hits by Gimenez, Tyler Heineman and George Springer; Guerrero added a two-run double in the fifth and Addison Barger an RBI double. After Kansas City narrowed the gap, Ernie Clement and Gimenez had RBI hits in the eighth. Trey Yesavage lasted four innings; Seranthony Dominguez earned the win and Jeff Hoffman recorded his 32nd save. Toronto snapped a four-game skid and still controls its AL finish.
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