Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Blue Jays stay hot heading into huge series in Toronto
Briefly

The Toronto Blue Jays swept the San Francisco Giants, solidifying their position as one of the hottest teams in the league. Robbie Ray struggled on the mound for the Giants, giving up five runs in 4.1 innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette led the Jays' offense, contributing crucial runs early in the game. Despite a comeback effort by the Giants that brought the game to 7-6, they couldn't capitalize on scoring opportunities in the later innings, allowing Toronto to secure the win and start the second half of the season on a high note.
Toronto started the second half strong, sweeping the Giants and showcasing their hitting prowess. Robbie Ray faced difficulties, surrendering five runs in 4.1 innings.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. kicked off the scoring with a solo homer, followed by Bo Bichette’s two-run double that extended the Blue Jays’ lead to 3-1.
The Giants mounted a comeback, with Matt Chapman hitting a two-run homer, narrowing the gap to 7-6, but their late-game efforts fell short after crucial mistakes.
Despite the Giants’ attempts to rally, the Blue Jays held on for the victory to complete a successful opening series to their second half.
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