Nathan Lukes delivered a clutch two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. With George Springer on third and Daulton Varsho on second, Lukes' hit came off Jakob Junis and brought the crowd of 26,087 at Rogers Centre to their feet. Jeff Hoffman secured the win with his seventh save, despite the Guardians threatening with runners on second and third. Springer's performance shined, with four total bases and his third homer of the season, while Bo Naylor's fifth homer for Cleveland tied the game earlier.

The Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt pitched well, yielding three runs over 5 1/3 innings, and was supported by a solid relief showing from Brendon Little, who earned the win. The Guardians' Logan Allen also kept the game competitive, but ultimately their efforts fell short. Key moments included José Ramirez leaving the game with an ankle sprain, and a questionable interference call that extended an inning for Toronto. With Kevin Gausman set to pitch next, the Blue Jays look to maintain momentum in the series.