The New York Yankees are headed back to the postseason after beating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
MLB noted the achievement via Twitter:
MLBPinstripes are IN. The @Yankees are headed to their 19th #postseason in 23 years. #CLINCHED https://t.co/W6V7uzcAxx
2017-9-23 23:03:07
The triumph was buoyed by a three-run home run courtesy of first baseman Greg Bird at the top of the fifth inning and a solo jack from Todd Frazier in the eighth.
Right-hander Sonny Gray drew the start for the Bronx Bombers and pieced together an efficient outing.