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Chapman homers and Gausman throws 6 solid innings as Blue Jays
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Blue Jays' hitting, pitching overwhelm Athletics
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Gausman allows 1-hit over 8 innings, Blue Jays beat Rays 3-1
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Red Sox fall 6-3, drop 9th straight against Blue Jays
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Blue Jays' Springer out of leadoff spot for first time since 2021
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Josh Lowe's 4 RBIs lead Blue Jays over Rays 7-6 as 20-year Junior
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Blue Jays hit five home runs, beat Red Sox 7-3 in crucial series opener
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Manoah, Merrifield lift Blue Jays over Rays for top AL wild-card spot
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Leadoff swap helps Jays take two of three from Angels
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José Berríos pitches six strong innings, but Blue Jays drop finale