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**Summary:**

The Toronto Blue Jays are on a hot streak, aiming to clinch their sixth consecutive series victory against the Oakland Athletics before the All-Star break. They recently ended a 10-game winning streak but bounced back with a win against the A’s. Kevin Gausman will pitch for Toronto against Jacob Lopez of the Athletics. The AL East is tightly contested, with the Yankees and Red Sox on winning streaks. The Blue Jays won Friday’s game against the A’s 7-6, a game where they nearly blew a substantial lead. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. achieved his 1,000th career hit, and Max Scherzer secured his first win as a Blue Jay.

**News Article:**

**Blue Jays Eye Sixth Straight Series Win Before All-Star Break**

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA – The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to maintain their momentum and clinch their sixth consecutive series victory against the Oakland Athletics before the All-Star break. Following a 7-6 win against the A’s on Friday, Toronto (55-39) can secure the series win Saturday night at Sutter Health Park.

The Blue Jays, who lead the AL East, saw their 10-game winning streak snapped earlier this week but responded with a hard-fought victory over the Athletics. Friday’s game saw Toronto jump to a 7-0 lead, only to have the A’s claw back and bring the tying run to the plate in the ninth before closer Jeff Hoffman secured the win. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrated his 1,000th career hit in the victory, while veteran Max Scherzer notched his first win as a Blue Jay, pitching six innings and allowing three runs with eight strikeouts.

Kevin Gausman (6-6, 4.13 ERA) will take the mound for the Blue Jays, hoping to build on two solid starts in July. He will face the Athletics’ Jacob Lopez (2-5, 4.26 ERA), who has struggled in his recent outings after a strong mid-June performance.

The Blue Jays’ hold on the AL East is tenuous, with the New York Yankees (53-41) and Boston Red Sox (51-45) both on hot streaks, trailing by two and five games, respectively. Toronto needs to continue winning to maintain their position atop the division.

First pitch for Saturday’s game is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET / 7:05 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+. Toronto has won all 6 meetings with Oakland this season.

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