Blue Jays sweep Cardinals 5-2 on June 12, 2025, winning their 12th in 14 games. Ernie Clement homers but exits with an injury. Read the full recap.
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Is this the real Blue Jays team we've been waiting for? After capping a dominant three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 5-2 victory, the answer seems to be a resounding 'yes.' Toronto is officially the hottest team in baseball, riding a phenomenal 12-1 run that has catapulted them to 38-30 and firmly into the playoff picture. The vibes are immaculate, the bats are alive, and the pitching is locking it down. This isn't just a good week; it's a statement.
The Blue Jays have won 12 of their last 14 games and are 22-10 over their last 32, marking their best stretch of play since 2023.
You couldn't have scripted a better game for Ernie Clement, until the very end. The utility infielder was the undisputed star of the show, racking up three hits and blasting a crucial fifth-inning home run—his fourth of the year—to give the Jays their decisive 5-2 lead. He was everywhere. But the celebration was cut short by a collective gasp in the eighth inning when Clement made a spectacular diving play on a grounder and came up clutching his leg. While he bravely finished the inning, he didn't return for the ninth, leaving fans to anxiously await an update on a player who has become the heart and soul of this recent surge.
The sweep wasn't just about the bats; it was a showcase of Toronto's revamped pitching depth. Welcome to the show, Spencer Turnbull. The newly-signed righty made his Blue Jays debut and looked like he'd been here all year, tossing two perfect, scoreless innings of relief with two strikeouts to earn the win. His poised performance was the perfect bridge to the ninth, where Yariel Rodríguez slammed the door for his first-ever MLB save. Seeing new and returning arms contribute at such a high level is exactly what this team needs to sustain its winning ways.
This hot streak isn't a fluke; it's the product of total team alignment. As manager John Schneider noted, the club is showing incredible resilience. Everyone is contributing. Before Clement's homer, the Jays built their lead with textbook situational hitting, including a sacrifice fly from Bo Bichette and a classic RBI single from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. It's this brand of baseball—grinding out at-bats, stellar defense, and lockdown pitching—that has defined their 22-10 run over the last 32 games. This team isn't just winning; they're believing.
The front office continues to be active, selecting the contract of outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A Buffalo to add depth as Nathan Lukes heads to the 7-day IL. While the big club surges, the future continues to look bright down on the farm. Top prospect Arjun Nimmala reminded everyone of his immense potential by smashing his 10th home run of the season for High-A Vancouver. The talent pipeline is flowing, providing both immediate support and long-term excitement.
As the dust settles on a triumphant sweep, all eyes turn to the health of Ernie Clement. His status will be the number one story heading into the weekend. But regardless of that outcome, the Blue Jays have proven over the past month that they are a force to be reckoned with. They've found their identity, they're stacking wins, and they look like a true contender. Let's hope the injury news is good and this incredible momentum carries forward.
