The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on their home field against the Texas Rangers by taking advantage of a struggling bullpen and limited starting rotation. Catcher Alejandro Kirk led a comeback in Game 1 and an explosive display of team offense went into their 14-2 punishment in Game 2 that secured the series win.

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Marcus Semien homered and scored twice in his return to the lineup and Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings and won his seventh straight decision as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.

There is a new No. 1 in Buffalo. Casey Candaele became the winningest manager in the modern era of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Sunday with his team’s 5-4 win

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Cubs Facing Kyle Tucker Decision After Loss to Blue Jays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have seen their NL Central division hopes evaporate, with the Milwaukee Brewers jumping out to an eight-game lead with just under two months remaining in the regular season.

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Even though Springer came back, he wasn't part of the outfield hit party as the designated hitter. Getting the start in left field for the Blue Jays in the victory was Davis Schneider, who, while batting second, went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, one walk, four RBI, and one home run.