Blue Jays close in on Guardians in wild-card chase, but Cleveland has an extra game to play
The Toronto Blue Jays have nearly closed the gap with the Cleveland Guardians in the battle for the American League's remaining wild-card spot, but they'll have to work to keep it that way — and hope the Guardians lose at least once in their Friday double-header.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET
- Coverage span: 5h 18m
- Coverage: 2 reports from 2 independent publications
- Coverage growth: 1 → 2 publications in 5h 14m
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Blue Jays close in on Guardians in wild-card chase, but Cleveland has an extra game to play(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Blue Jays beat Guardians 6-3 to close within a half-game of the final AL wild-card spot(opens original report in a new tab)Brett Bateman had three hits, Nathan Lukes lined a two-run double with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays moved within striking distance of the third AL wild card spot with a 6-3 victory over… — ABC News
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- Source authority
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- Geographic relevance
- 10 of 10
- Story prominence
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- Velocity
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