Toronto Blue Jays reach .500 record after victory against Kansas City Royals
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Friday, reaching a.500 record for the first time since June 22. This win brings the team to a 71-71 record, marking a notable turnaround after a period where the club held a 39-39 record earlier this summer. Toronto has found success recently, securing six wins in their last seven games. Despite trade deadline moves that sent players including Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho elsewhere, acquisitions like Brett Bateman, Jose Soriano, and Josh Smith have contributed to the team's improved second-half performance. The club remains in pursuit of the third American League Wild Card position, currently trailing the Cleveland Guardians by one game in the standings. The team continues to face competition from the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins, and Seattle Mariners in the tightening postseason race.
- •Toronto defeated Kansas City 9-2 on Friday to reach a 71-71 season record.
- •The team reached the.500 mark for the first time since June 22.
- •Toronto has won six of its last seven games.
- •The Blue Jays are within one game of the Cleveland Guardians for the final Wild Card spot.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jays Beat Royals
- 5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Claw Back to .500 for 1st Time Since June 22
"The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals on Friday night 9-2 to get back to .500 for the first time since June 22. The Blue Jays are in a fight for their lives right now as they try to win the third Wild Card spot in the American League. By defeating Kansas City […] The post Blue Jays Claw Back to .500 for 1st Time Since June 22 appeared first on HEAVY.
"Blue Jays 4 Royals 3 The Jays are above .500 and own the last Wild Card spot. After the first inning, I thought this was going to be a high scoring game. The Jays got two in the first (it should have been more). Brett Bateman started the game with a single, but was quickly […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:23 AMJays Beat Royals
Blue Jays 4 Royals 3 The Jays are above .500 and own the last Wild Card spot. After the first inning, I thought this was going to be a high scoring game. The Jays got two in the first (it should have been more). Brett Bateman started the game with a single, but was quickly […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:37 AMBlue Jays Claw Back to .500 for 1st Time Since June 22
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals on Friday night 9-2 to get back to .500 for the first time since June 22. The Blue Jays are in a fight for their lives right now as they try to win the third Wild Card spot in the American League. By defeating Kansas City […] The post Blue Jays Claw Back to .500 for 1st Time Since June 22 appeared first on HEAVY.
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