What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 9-3 at home on Canada Day. The club marked the holiday by celebrating Sean Keys and his first Canada Day in a Toronto uniform.
Why it matters: The result moves Toronto ahead 2-1 in the current series after the teams split the first two games. It is a welcome lift for a Blue Jays side sitting at 40-45 on the season and looking to build momentum at home.
By the numbers: Final: Blue Jays 9, Mets 3. Toronto improves to 40-45; New York falls to 35-50. Earlier in the series: Blue Jays won 2-1 on June 29, then the Mets answered 3-0 on June 30.
What to watch: Toronto will look to carry the offense forward as the series with New York continues.