The Tigers remain atop the American League Central, 7.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays are five games up on the New York Yankees for first in the AL East.

The Toronto Blue Jays have the best record in baseball. It's the latest in the season that has happened since 1992. And while there are a number of explanations, the simplest is this: These guys can really, really hit. Like, every single dude on the roster rakes.

In the ninth, Bo Bichette broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning with a two-run single. The Blue Jays added insurance in the ninth inning with three home runs. Nathan Lukes, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero all went deep. It was the 18th of the season for Springer.

Tigers ace and reigning AL Cy Young Tarik Skubal surely has a lot on his mind as he battles the MLB-leading Blue Jays

The last time the Blue Jays were atop MLB this late in the season was 1992, according to Sportsnet. The 1992 season was the first of consecutive World Series championships for Toronto, so this is quite the good omen.

Two months after there were concerns about another lost season in Toronto, the Blue Jays are now eyeing the best record in baseball. How about that turnaround? The Jays were 25-27 after a 13-0 loss on May 25.

The Toronto Blue Jays have firm control of the AL East Division while the New York Yankees are dealing with what could be a critical injury.

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