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Gleyber Torres hits two home runs, Yankees win series vs. Rays
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Yanks rout Jays 12-3 for 8th in row
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Guerrero Jr. takes over MLB home run lead as Blue Jays dominate
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Rays drop Yankees in 10th inning to take 10-game lead in AL East
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Yankees still have no answer for first-place Rays – Trentonian
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