TORONTO – Nathan Lukes hit a two-run homer and George Springer scored twice as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Friday night.

Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber (4-2) was effective over five innings as Toronto (92-68) trimmed its magic number to clinch the American League East Division title to two.

With Springer aboard in the fifth inning, Lukes hit a tiebreaking blast off Adrian Houser (8-5) for his 12th homer of the season.

The Rays had runners in scoring position in the ninth inning but Jeff Hoffman got Yandy Diaz on a groundout to end the game for his 33rd save in 40 opportunities.

Toronto are tied with New York atop the division standings. The Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 on Friday night.

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