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Lukes' Mistake Cost Blue Jays Wild Card Hopes | Kansas City Royals News
The Blue Jays’ wild-card hopes took a brutal hit after a heartbreaker against the Royals, losing 5-3 despite a clutch two-run single by Nathan Lukes. But his aggressive attempt to stretch it into a double led to a costly out at second, robbing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of a chance to tie the game. Manager John Schneider called it a case of over-anxiety in high-stakes moments — a critical error that hurt a team already reeling from Shane Bieber’s injury and struggling to deliver in key situations. With September looming and playoff positioning tightening, every play now counts — and they’ve got to…
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