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Article: JAYS WIN SLUGFEST ON CANADA DAY.(Sports)

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July 2, 1998
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TORONTO - Alex Gonzalez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays had their biggest offensive day of the season, beating the New York Mets 15-10 Wednesday on Canada Day.

Toronto, which won for the eighth time in 10 games, scored its most runs since July 13, 1996, when it beat Milwaukee 15-7.

Edgardo Alfonzo homered twice for the Mets, raising his season total to six.

With Toronto trailing 8-7 in the eighth, Felipe Crespo and Ed Sprague hit consecutive singles off Mel Rojas (3-2) and Gonzalez hit a three-run homer for a 10-8 lead.

Shannon Stewart was hit ...

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