"Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider rolled the dice for the American League Division Series against New York, and then pulled all the right strings. Untested rookie Trey Yesavage landed on the roster ahead of veterans Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer. Eight relievers threw a bullpen game in the series-winning Game 4. And Nathan Lukes returned to the lineup for the clincher Wednesday night and had the key two-run hit in a 5-2 victory in the Bronx."
"Unlike his last two trips to the post-season, Schneider's moves all seemed to work out. This time the Blue Jays' offence was in top form and the pitching staff delivered. "I think it just speaks to the amount of feel that he has for the game," said Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer. "And that's something that's unquantifiable in baseball." Toronto set the tone from the start of the ALDS against its East division rival and took advantage of its opportunities."
John Schneider made bold roster and in-game decisions that paid off as Toronto defeated New York in the ALDS. Rookie Trey Yesavage followed Kevin Gausman by throwing 5 1/3 no-hit innings with 11 strikeouts. Eight relievers combined for a bullpen game in the series-clinching Game 4, and Nathan Lukes delivered a key two-run hit in the 5-2 victory. Toronto's offense produced early scoring and the pitching staff limited New York after a Game 3 comeback. Ernie Clement hit .643, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recorded a 1.609 OPS, and Daulton Varsho hit .438 with a 1.471 OPS. Detroit or Seattle face a potent Blue Jays club.
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