‘Our magical season continues!’ How the Toronto Blue Jays dominated the New York Yankees
Global News
Back in late May, not many Toronto Blue Jays would have predicted their team would be on the verge of playing in the World Series.
Back in late May, not many Toronto Blue Jays would have predicted their team would be on the verge of playing in the World Series.
The then 27-win and 28-loss Blue Jays were on course for yet another mediocre season, but a sudden surge in form led them to finish with a 94-68 regular record and the American League East title.
Now, the Blue Jays are playing in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) —their eighth time in franchise history and first since 2016 — after overpowering the New York Yankees in the American League Divisional Series.
The Jays beat the Yankees 5-2 Wednesday night in New York to secure the best-of-five matchup with a 3-1 series win.
Toronto will host Game 1 in the best-of-seven ALCS on Sunday against either the Detroit Tigers or Seattle Mariners.
“Our magical season continues!” the Blue Jays posted on X Wednesday night.
Here is how they got here.
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