The Toronto Blue Jays completed an 8-5 victory on Thursday to finish their first four-game home sweep of the New York Yankees, moving a game clear at the top of the American League East. Toronto has won 22 of its last 32 contests and, despite a modest run differential of roughly plus-9, now leads a Yankees club that still owns a triple-digit margin but has dropped 14 of 20. The reversal has altered perceptions on and off the field. Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay said earlier in the week that “the Blue Jays are not a first-place team,” citing the statistical gap between the clubs. Sportsnet host Jamie Campbell answered on air with a broom and a reminder that “the standings prove it,” while Toronto manager John Schneider laughed off the criticism, noting his club’s ability to “find different ways to win.” Betting markets have followed the momentum shift. TheScore Bet and ESPN BET lengthened New York’s price to win the division to –120 and shortened Toronto’s to +220, a sharp swing from the end of May, when the Yankees held a seven-game lead and were given roughly a 90% chance to take the East. The Yankees, who begin a Subway Series against the Mets on Friday, will try to halt their slide without injured starter Clarke Schmidt. The surging Blue Jays, meanwhile, are expected to shop for additional roster help as the trade market opens later this month.