Blue Jays avoid weekend sweep against Rangers

Toronto snaps a five-game head-to-head losing streak.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 211 min read

Sunday Afternoon Dub! #BlueJays50 FINAL: Blue Jays 7, Rangers 2 https://t.co/BbGjg10yGB

What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday afternoon. The victory concluded the three-game set between the clubs.

Why it matters: Texas falls to 75-74 on the year but maintains a one-game lead in the American League West following a Houston loss. The Blue Jays improve their overall record to 72-79.

By the numbers: Prior to Sunday, the Rangers had taken the first two games of the series by scores of 6-2 and 7-1.

What to watch: Texas continues its push for a division title during the final week of the regular season.

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@BlueJays Sep 20, 7:05 PM ET

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