From last place to the post-season? Here's how the 2026 Blue Jays could pull it off
The Toronto Blue Jays have played some scrappy baseball lately, as the team finds itself on the fringes of playoff contention with a quarter of the season to go. Statisticians and analysts say a playoff berth is still possible in the anemic American League. Here's how the Jays could go from last place to a wild-card spot.
Toronto Blue Jays defeated Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Tuesday, securing their place in the playoff chase. Ernie Clement contributed to the victory by hitting into a fielder's choice in the sixth inning, allowing George Springer to score as the Blue Jays remained in contention. Brett Bateman and Charles McAdoo added to the Blue Jays' scoring with an RBI double and a sacrifice fly, respectively, in the fifth inning.
Myles Straw contributed with a two-out RBI double in the eighth inning. Dylan Cease pitched five innings, striking out seven while allowing three runs on five hits and four walks. Chase Lee, Brendon Little, Braydon Fisher, and Spencer Miles combined for four scoreless innings of relief. Boston Red Sox, who traded three top prospects for catcher Adley Rutschman, lost their fourth straight game.
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- Ernie Clement’s RBI lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 5-3; Toronto stays in playoff chase winnipegfreepress.com
