Blue Jays will try for sweep in the Bronx

The Toronto Blue Jays were brimming with confidence as they hit the road in their American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. 

TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays were brimming with confidence as they hit the road in their American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

After scoring a whopping 23 runs over two decisive victories at Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays will try to continue their strong play in Game 3 on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.

“We have a challenge ahead of us going to New York, no doubt about it,” said Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement, who homered in a 13-7 on Sunday in Game 2. “But it was huge to take care of business (in Toronto).”

The Blue Jays, who opened the best-of-five series with a 10-1 rout on Saturday, travelled to New York late Sunday. The teams were scheduled to hold workouts on Monday afternoon.

Right-hander Shane Bieber (4-2, 3.57 earned-run average) was tabbed to start for Toronto in Game 3 against left-hander Carlos Rodon (18-9, 3.09).

If necessary, Game 4 would be played Wednesday in New York. The series would return to Toronto for Game 5 on Friday if needed.

“There’s been a lot of weird things that have happened in baseball this year,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the Game 2 loss. “This would not be the weirdest – us rallying.

“We’ll come ready to go Tuesday, expect to win, and then look to win again.”