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Toronto Blue Jays Accused of Cheating After Yankees Fall to Heavy Losses

Toronto Blue Jays Accused of Cheating After Yankees Fall to Heavy Losses

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays won against the New York Yankees in a baseball game, leading to unproven accusations of cheating circulating on social media. The accusations reference a past cheating scandal involving the Houston Astros, but there is no evidence against the Blue Jays.

Key Facts

  • The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 13-7 in the game on Sunday.
  • This win gave the Blue Jays a 2-0 lead in a best of five series.
  • Social media users have accused the Blue Jays of cheating, though no evidence supports this claim.
  • The accusations draw comparisons to the 2019 Houston Astros' cheating scandal.
  • The Astros scandal involved using cameras to steal signs, resulting in fines and firings.
  • A social media post calling for an MLB investigation of the Blue Jays was viewed 1.6 million times.
  • Another post viewed 300,000 times suggested the Blue Jays could use a hotel to hide a camera for cheating.
  • The next game between the Blue Jays and Yankees is scheduled for October 7.

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