George Springer hit two two-run home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep and take sole possession of the AL East lead. Addison Barger had a solo homer among his three hits for Toronto.

George Springer torched the Yankees as he got two home runs in the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Yankees on Thursday night.

The Toronto Blue Jays finished off their first-ever four-game sweep of the New York Yankees at home to take a one-game lead in the AL East standings.