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Series Recap: Yankees drop series to Blue Jays but clinch playoff spot

In what wasn’t the prettiest series, the New York Yankees took care of business as far as clinching a postseason berth is concerned. The Toronto Blue Jays decided to play like it was their World Series and how most thought they would play the first 150 games or so this season.

Despite dropping two of three, the Yankees return to the playoffs for the 53rd time in franchise history. There’s something about a burgeoning dynasty wrapping up a playoff spot in Toronto. Plus, Aaron Judge might be pushing himself back atop the AL MVP discussion.

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 1:  Don Mattingly of the New York Yankees (C) hugs teammate Pat Kelly as outfielder Ruben Rivera (L) and catcher Mike Stanley (R) join the celebration after the Yankees clinched the American League wild card berth by beating the Toronto Blue Jays at Skydome 01 October. The Yankees beat the Blue Jays 6-1 and will make their first playoff appearance since 1981.   AFP PHOTO  (Photo credit should read GREIG REEKIE/AFP/Getty Images)

GAME 1

From the outset, it appeared as though the Yankees would keep rolling through on their trip to Toronto.