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Lukes Powers Toronto to 3-0 Win over Kansas City, Ending Royals’ 9-Game Win Streak

On Wednesday at Rogers Centre, Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes hit a three-run home run to lead Toronto to a 3-0 shutout victory over the Kansas City Royals before a sellout crowd of 42,323.
Toronto has won 17 of its last 28 games to re-enter the American League wild-card race, while the victory snapped the Kansas City Royals' nine-game winning streak.
Lukes broke a scoreless tie with his ninth homer of the season in the fourth inning; reliever Chad Dallas earned the win, and closer Louis Varland secured his 30th save by striking out Isaac Collins.
Despite the win, the Blue Jays remain three games behind the Cleveland Guardians, who defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 earlier on Wednesday.
Right-Hander Spencer Arrighetti is scheduled to start for Toronto on Thursday against left-hander Noah Cameron, before the teams meet again next week at Kauffman Stadium.

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