The Toronto Blue Jays celebrated a thrilling 5-3 victory against the Cleveland Guardians, thanks to backup outfielder Nathan Lukes, who delivered a game-winning single in the eighth inning. Lukes's hit scored George Springer and Daulton Varsho, breaking a 3-3 tie and extending the Jays' win streak to three games, bringing their record back to .500 at 16-16. Earlier in the game, Springer's solo home run temporarily put Toronto ahead, showcasing his return to form with a .314 batting average and .946 OPS this season.

Despite an overall lack of power this season, the Jays have seen recent improvement, with multiple players contributing homers in the last few games. However, the Guardians faced a setback when star player José Ramírez left the game due to an ankle injury, casting doubt on his availability for the remainder of the series. This injury is particularly concerning for a Guardians lineup already struggling offensively, averaging just 3.81 runs per game.