Blue Jays Complete Sweep of Yankees With 8–5 Victory, Extend Win Differential to +4……
Toronto, ON – July 4, 2025 — The Toronto Blue Jays capped off a triumphant series at Rogers Centre with an 8–5 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday night, completing a three-game sweep and pushing their weekly win differential to +4. The victory marks one of the most confident stretches of baseball the Blue Jays have played all season, as they continue their midseason surge toward American League contention.
With the sweep, the Blue Jays improved their record to 47–39, solidifying their position in the wild card race and applying pressure on the division-leading Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees, meanwhile, stumbled to 50–37 and have now lost five of their last seven games.
Offensive Spark Plugs Power Toronto
From the first pitch, the Blue Jays appeared dialed in. Bo Bichette continued his hot streak at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two RBI. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also made his presence known, launching his 17th home run of the season in the third inning — a two-run shot that gave Toronto a 5–2 lead they never relinquished.
“We’re swinging the bats with confidence right now,” said Blue Jays manager John Schneider after the game. “Guys are seeing the ball well and executing when it matters. That’s what you need in these tight midseason matchups.”
Cavan Biggio, who has recently stepped up in a utility role, added to the offensive output with a timely two-run triple in the sixth inning that widened the gap and put the Yankees on their heels.
Gausman Outduels Cole
On the mound, Kevin Gausman delivered a gritty performance against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. Gausman went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out eight. Though he labored through the fifth inning, his command returned in the sixth as he retired the side in order, handing the game over to the bullpen with a 7–3 cushion.
Cole, who has been dominant throughout the season, didn’t have his best stuff. He lasted only 4.2 innings and was charged with six runs, four of them earned. Defensive miscues behind him didn’t help, including a dropped fly ball by center fielder Trent Grisham that prolonged a pivotal third inning.
“I just didn’t execute pitches when I needed to,” Cole admitted postgame. “Against a team swinging the bat like that, you can’t afford mistakes.”
Bullpen Holds Off Late Push
Toronto’s bullpen did just enough to secure the win despite a late push from New York. Nate Pearson gave up a solo homer to Giancarlo Stanton in the eighth, and the Yankees added another run in the ninth to close the gap to 8–5. But closer Jordan Romano came in to shut the door, recording his 23rd save of the year with a strikeout of Anthony Volpe.
Turning the Corner?
The Blue Jays’ four-game winning streak — and sweep of a key division rival — has fans and analysts alike wondering if this could be the turning point of their season. After inconsistent performances in May and early June, the team now appears to be clicking on all cylinders.
“This is the team we knew we could be,” said Guerrero Jr. “There’s a lot of baseball left, but we like where we’re headed.”
With an off day on Friday, the Blue Jays will look to keep their momentum going as they welcome the Detroit Tigers for a weekend series. The Yankees, meanwhile, head to Boston for a critical AL East showdown with the Red Sox, hoping to right the ship after a disappointing trip north of the border.
As the All-Star break nears, this sweep — punctuated by an 8–5 final and a resounding +4 win differential for the week — could loom large in Toronto’s postseason outlook.