On August 22, 2026, Nathan Lukes made a major impact for the Blue Jays. He launched a solo home run, his seventh of the season. The shot came during the early portion of the third inning. He also executed a leaping catch to deny Mullins' hit. Sportsnet highlighted the catch. MLB.com included it in its Daily Dash alongside a glove flip by Jump. Yahoo Sports reported on the homer. The game was tight. Live updates aired at Yankee Stadium. Lukes' two plays helped Toronto take the win.