Blue Jays' George Springer blasts incredible grand slam vs. Yankees
The Toronto Blue Jays reignited the AL East race with a dominant showing on Tuesday, powered by an unforgettable George Springer grand slam in the seventh inning. In front of a roaring Rogers Centre crowd, Springer crushed a no-doubt shot against the New York Yankees, capping an afternoon where he went 3-for-4 with 7 RBIs and two home runs. The performance not only fueled the Blue Jays' 12-5 win but also delivered a defining moment in the Blue Jays vs. Yankees showdowns this season.
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Springer's grand slam marked his 13th home run of the season and came on the first pitch from reliever Luke Weaver. The 95.9 mph four-seamer was launched 404 feet into left-center with a 105.4 mph exit velocity. It was a moment that blew open the game and ignited fans across social media.
The impact was immediate—extending Toronto's lead to 9-4—and pivotal. The Yankees had just tied the game in the top half of the inning, capitalizing on back-to-back defensive errors. But Springer's towering shot flipped momentum back in the Blue Jays' favor, propelling them to their 22nd win in their last 32 games.
Springer wasn't done. In the eighth, with the bases loaded again, he ripped a two-run single to left, bringing his RBI total to a career-high seven. The Blue Jays highlights from the night showcased more than just Springer's heroics, with Andrés Giménez launching a three-run homer and Ernie Clement redeeming his earlier miscue with a clutch go-ahead RBI single.
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The Blue Jays vs. Yankees showdown was more than a regular-season clash—it was a statement game in the tight AL East race. With this win, Toronto improved to 47-38, just one game behind the Yankees at 48-37. The AL East standings now reflect a much tighter gap, making the next matchups even more crucial. Springer's resurgence this season has been a force for Toronto. He entered July with a .820 OPS and one of the league's highest barrel rates, showcasing his continued value. If the Blue Jays can sustain this offensive pace, their postseason push looks increasingly legitimate.
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