Blue Jays set for pivotal series against Guardians with playoffs in sight
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to embark on a nine-game road trip, beginning with a crucial series against the Cleveland Guardians as they inch closer to the playoffs. The Guardians currently lead the Blue Jays by 1.5 games in the race for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League. Cleveland holds a one-game advantage, with 25 games remaining in their regular-season schedule.
The Blue Jays have been in strong form, clinching a three-game winning streak after sweeping the Seattle Mariners during the weekend, scoring 19 runs to the Mariners' 4. In contrast, the Guardians have maintained an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. However, they suffered two losses to the Kansas City Royals.
Toronto's upcoming opponents include Kansas City and the Athletics, following their clash with Cleveland. The report by The Canadian Press was originally published on September 1, 2026.
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