The Blue Jays possessed one of the lowest-producing lineups in Major League Baseball earlier this year but, since the start of May, there hasn’t been a single club that has performed better.

The remarkable turnaround saved their season. Runs that used to come at a premium have arrived in bunches the last four months. One through nine, the Jays are a pain for opposing pitchers to deal with and it’s why they’re currently in first place.

What’s more surprising than the 180-degree turn is how they managed to do it. Sure, there have been plenty of home runs but the strength of this lineup can be found in its scrappiness. Only a handful of teams swing at more pitches and none make contact at a higher rate.

In an era that has been defined by the three true outcomes — strikeouts, walks and ho

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