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A small group of journalists gathered around Vlad Jr. in Boston.

The setting will be far more electric Monday in Toronto.

Vlad Jr. singled in his first at-bat against Boston, later scoring on a ground ball by Will Wagner.

He served as the designated hitter and collected his first three-hit performance of the year.

The third matchup in the four-game set became perhaps the Jays’ most exciting game so far this season—an extra-inning 2-1 win that puts them on the brink of a sweep.

Here are three key storylines from a game where Kevin Gausman fanned 10 and didn’t allow a walk, while all of Toronto’s hits were singles.

1. Money talks

The pair have risen together through the minors and have long been seen as core pieces of the team.

With Vlad Jr. now locked in with a long-term contract, all eyes turn to Bo Bichette.

Negotiating a new deal won’t be easy considering Bichette’s injury-filled 2024 campaign.

He was back in the leadoff spot, though he fits better at No. 2, just like Vlad Jr. thrives in the No. 3 hole. Bo led off with a grounder to short.

Signing Vlad Jr. to a 14-year deal was a massive commitment by the organization.

Until 2024, Bichette was equally beloved and dangerous offensively. Whether he’s extended or not remains uncertain.

What’s clear is Toronto would make another big splash by inking Bichette to a long-term pact. He delivered the game-winning sac fly in the 11th.

2. Arms race

Among the early surprises this year, George Springer has been near the top.

Springer wasn’t in the starting lineup for the third game of the series.

Despite Max Scherzer’s absence (thumb) after a brief debut, the starting rotation has been excellent.

In his place, Easton Lucas has stepped up with impressive outings.

Gausman entered with a 1-1 mark after facing the Mets, where he oddly didn’t strike anyone out.

He struck out Devers in the opening inning and benefited from Nathan Lukes’ clutch catch in center after the Jays gave him a 1-0 cushion.

By the end of the fourth, Gausman had notched six strikeouts.

He hit his stride, striking out five straight batters to hit eight total Ks.

He opened the sixth with back-to-back strikeouts to reach 10.

It was classic Gausman, who completed eight stellar innings.

3. Speed factor

Toronto isn’t typically known for base-running prowess or stealing bags.

Andres Gimenez, a steady second baseman with pop, is changing that.

He’s displayed solid wheels as well.

Though aggressive, he was doubled off while attempting a steal after singling.

Gimenez got a solid jump but couldn’t adjust when Wagner’s liner to right was caught.

He had at least one hit in each of his first seven games, followed by a five-game slump.

He leads the team in both homers (3) and steals (3), though his acquisition has flown under the radar.

Gimenez reached base three times in this one.

Coming up

A tantalizing pitching battle awaits between Chris Bassitt and his microscopic 0.71 ERA and Walker Buehler, who closed out last year’s World Series; Boston signed the ex-Dodger to a $21.5 million, one-year contract; the series finale starts at 4:10 p.m. before Toronto travels to Baltimore to face the Orioles

this weekend.