The Toronto Blue Jays have had an impressive stretch of baseball over the last month and a half, propelling themselves into the American League East lead with a

Lauer got his MLB opportunity with the Jays in late April, and injuries to Max Scherzer and Bowden Francis turned a moment into a lengthy stay. In 13 appearances for Toronto, Lauer has never allowed more than three runs. Since formally joining the Jays’ rotation in June, he has a 3.24 ERA, right in line with his Brewers days.

Bo Bichette hits a liner to bring Andres Gimenez home.

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. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

The Yankees cannot stop George Springer and the Blue Jays, James Wood goes 5-for-5, Bobby Witt Jr. performs magic on the basepaths and more from Thursday's MLB action.