"The Blue Jays finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, the best in the American League thanks to their regular season record against the Yankees. The Yankees also had a 94-68 record, but Toronto was 8-5 against New York in the regular season, thus giving the Blue Jays the edge. It was an edge that benefited them greatly, seeing as it helped them win the American League East division,"
"It's rare when one win during the summer out of a 162 game schedule can have a lasting impact on what may take place weeks and months later. Sometimes those wins can be looked at as turning points in a teams' season, and certainly George Springer's Canada Day grand slam against the New York Yankees is a testament to that. But there are other moments along the way that may not feel significant at the time, but gives credibility to the idea that every win"
Single regular-season wins can alter postseason dynamics and determine home-field advantage. Mason Fluharty delivered an August performance that stands out as the decisive head-to-head result contributing to Toronto’s home-field edge. The Blue Jays finished 94-68 and held an 8-5 regular-season advantage over the Yankees, which served as the tiebreaker for the American League’s best record. That edge secured the AL East title, avoided the Wild Card series, and provided home-field advantage through the American League playoffs. The Dodgers finished 93-69 and lacked home-field advantage after failing to sweep the Blue Jays in their August series. The Aug. 8-10 series featured two lopsided Dodgers wins before Toronto led 4-3 in the third game.
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