
Blue Jays continue ascent, top Yankees to tie for top spot in American League East
TORONTO — In 34 days, the Toronto Blue Jays have overcome an eight-game deficit to roar into a tie for the top spot in the American League East.
In their ascension to catch the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays (48-38) have taken the first three outings of a four-game set against the Bronx Bombers (48-38), including a wild 11-9 win on Wednesday.
“It feels great, but the goal is to keep winning,” said Toronto’s 26-year-old slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr., named the AL’s starting first baseman for his fifth trip to the All-Star Game.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider added, “I go back to the way that we’ve done it, with guys being out, other guys contributing, and just putting a focus on trying to win every series. We need to continue to do that.”