Jays Sweep Guardians, Gaining Momentum

0:00On April 27, Toronto Blue Jays fans got a taste of hope this weekend, sweeping the Cleveland Guardians in a series that showed this team's got fight. Despite all the injuries, they've gone 5 wins and 3 losses in their last 8 games, with the offense finally clicking in the bullpen stepping up big time. Earlier this week, reliever Louis Varlin locked down back-to-back saves, first escaping a bases loaded jam in game 2 with two strikeouts after a tough 30-pitch inning, then slamming the door easy in the finale with 4 batters faced and 2 more kays. Fans are buzzing because Kazuma Okamoto is turning into a slugger, going 4 for 9 in the series with 2 homers and 3 runs batted in, tying. The game with a bomb on Saturday that had Roger center roaring. Max Sherzer's rough opener didn't help, giving up 3 homers including a lead-off blast, and now he's headed to the 15-day injured list while. Chase League gets called up from AAA Buffalo. The Jays carry this momentum into Boston against the Red Sox, key players healing

1:02up, ready to build on this groove and chase that playoff spot day. Almost grab last year. Stay tuned with MLB News today, AI-powered updates.