The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from Monday night’s meltdown in an ideal way on Tuesday, defeating the visiting Baltimore Orioles 5-1 with a well-rounded effort.
Catching Boston in the American League East remains an unrealistic goal, but this win gave the Blue Jays a full two games of breathing room between themselves and the Orioles for the home Wild Card spot. Even with a split over the next two games, the Blue Jays would enter their final series in Boston with a stronghold on that position.
Leading the charge on Tuesday night were two players: One likely, and one less so.