Blue Jays' Magic Number: How Toronto Can Clinch AL East Over Yankees
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees are tied in the American League East with three games left. The Blue Jays have a chance to win their first division title in 10 years if they perform as well as or better than the Yankees this weekend. Toronto's "magic number" is three, meaning any combination of their wins and Yankees' losses adding up to three will secure the division title.Key Facts
- The Blue Jays and Yankees are tied in the standings with three games left in the season.
- Toronto had a five-game lead last week, which has disappeared.
- The Blue Jays need a combination of three wins or Yankees' losses to win the division.
- Toronto will play the Tampa Bay Rays, and New York will face the Baltimore Orioles.
- The Orioles have lined up strong pitchers for the games against the Yankees.
- Toronto's pitchers for the weekend include Shane Bieber and Kevin Gausman.
- The Blue Jays have not won the division title in 10 years.
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