"The Toronto Blue Jays came through with the division title on the line. Entering the final week of the season, they had to play two division rivals in the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays while a third division rival, the New York Yankees, were hot on their heels in the standings. The Blue Jays went 4-2 in their six game home stand, with four straight victories to end the year."
"The Blue Jays didn't let it happen, winning the finale of the series against the Red Sox 6-1, then sweeping the Rays in three straight, pushing their record to 94-68 - their best record since 1993, and their best finish since that year as well when they also had the best record in the American League. Let's take a look at what went well, what didn't and what was noteworthy over the last seven days."
Toronto entered the final week needing wins against Boston and Tampa Bay while the New York Yankees closed in. Toronto went 4-2 during a six-game homestand and closed the season with four consecutive victories to clinch the division. A season-long reputation for comebacks continued as Toronto matched the Yankees late, benefiting from the tiebreaker and superior head-to-head standing. The Blue Jays outscored opponents 28-8 in the final four games, including dominant pitching and timely hitting, finished 94-68, and recorded their best record and finish since 1993.
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