Blue Jays Surge in August | MLB News

The Toronto Blue Jays turned things around in August, going 17-11 to claw back into the wild card race after a rough start. Their offense, long struggling, showed flashes of brilliance—ranking 16th in runs and 17th in OPS—with key players like Alejandro Kirk (340 AVG, 5 HR, 20 RBI) and George Springer (.320) stepping up. Brett Bateman’s presence at the top of the lineup helped too. A recent three-game sweep of the Mariners—where they scored 19 runs across eight different hitters—highlighted their newfound team cohesion. Still, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needing more production and a brutal September schedule ahead, the Jays must keep this momentum alive if they hope to make the playoffs.

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