The Toronto Blue Jays entered the All‑Star break riding solid momentum despite a narrow 6‑3 loss to the Athletics. Toronto has won seven of its last ten games and currently holds first place in the AL East with a 55‑41 record, sitting two games clear of the New York Yankees and three wins ahead of a surging Boston Red Sox.

Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Kurtz and Austin Wynns each hit a two-run homer, helping the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3.

In their final game before the all-star break, the Blue Jays will look to win the rubber match of a three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif. Toronto has won five straight series, including its recent 10-game winning streak, to surge into the division lead with a 55-40 record.