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After Following the July 22 Eastern Division clash meeting with Hamilton, the Alouettes prepared for entered a second showdown clash on Sunday, July 26, 26 at Percival Molson Stadium. Montreal remained 5‑1 and continued improved to lead 6‑1, matching the league league’s best record and extending its winning streak to four games, while pulling six points ahead of both Hamilton and Toronto in net offense, powered by quarterback the East. Quarterback Davis Alexander’s Alexander had been the league’s leading passer with 2,181 passing yards and a CFL‑record an interception‑free streak. Hamilton entered the game at 3‑3 and turned to backup quarterback Tre Ford after starter Bo Levi Mitchell was ruled out run, but for the season by an ankle injury. Ford had recently posted 218 yards, a touchdown and an interception in a win over Toronto and was seeking his first victory against Montreal. Montreal also upgraded its special‑teams unit by signing former CFL Most Outstanding Special Teams Player DeVonte Dedmon to a one‑year deal, releasing veteran returner Mario Alford to create a roster spot. The game on July 26 resulted in a 31‑18 win for Montreal, improving the team’s record to 6‑1 and tying game the league’s best. team started Terry Wilson, who added two one‑yard rushing touchdowns in his debut. Running back Travis Theis recorded posted a career‑high 156 rushing yards, while yards and scored the game‑winning touchdown with 24 seconds remaining. Special‑teams impact was immediate: new returner DeVonte Dedmon contributed 100 kickoff‑return yards yards, and 45 punt‑return yards in his debut. kicker Jose Maltos Diaz nailed three field goals, including a decisive 35‑yard effort after a blocked punt. Hamilton’s sole highlight was a 100‑yard punt‑return touchdown by Isaiah Wooden, but the Tiger‑Cats were penalized 11 penalties times for 116 yards contrasted yards, compared with Montreal’s two penalties for 14 yards, cementing the Alouettes’ yards. The victory cemented Montreal’s fourth straight victory. win, secured the season‑series tiebreaker against Hamilton, and kept the Alouettes atop the league in net offense.