With an 8-5 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, the Blue Jays completed a sweep of their division rival and took over sole possession of first place in the process. Their record sits at 49-38 with the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays each one game behind them at 48-39.

George Springer hit two homers and four RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 8-5 Thursday night to complete a four-game series sweep.

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.