"Nathan Lukes hit a two-run homer and George Springer scored twice as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Friday night. Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber (4-2) was effective over five innings as Toronto (92-68) trimmed its magic number to clinch the American League East Division title to two. With Springer aboard in the fifth inning, Lukes hit a tiebreaking blast off Adrian Houser (8-5) for his 12th homer of the season."
"The Rays had runners in scoring position in the ninth inning but Jeff Hoffman got Yandy Diaz on a groundout to end the game for his 33rd save in 40 opportunities, Toronto are tied with New York atop the division standings. The Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Friday night. Any combination of Toronto victories or New York losses that adds up to two will give the Blue Jays the East crown."
"Before the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said there were no structural issues with Jose Berrios's injured right elbow. The right-hander plans to get a second opinion before next steps are confirmed. Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda hit back-to-back solo shots off Bieber in the second inning. He allowed five hits, two walks and had three strikeouts. The Rays (77-83) have dropped 14 of their last 20 games. Announced attendance was 42,184."
Shane Bieber allowed two early solo home runs but worked five effective innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Rays 4-2. Nathan Lukes hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth with George Springer aboard; Springer scored twice. Jeff Hoffman secured the final out in the ninth for his 33rd save in 40 opportunities after Tampa Bay threatened with runners in scoring position. The Blue Jays trimmed their magic number to clinch the AL East to two and remain tied with New York atop the division. Jose Berrios plans a second opinion on his right elbow. Announced attendance was 42,184.
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