The Blue Jays will now host the Rangers -- who won Sunday to clinch the AL West title -- in Game 1 of the AL Division Series, which starts Thursday at Rogers Centre. Game 2 also will be in Toronto, while Games 3 and 4 (if necessary) are set for Texas. If required, the fifth and final game against the Rangers would also take place north of the border. The Blue Jays have home-field advantage throughout the postseason with the exception of a potential matchup against Kansas City in the AL Championship Series.
Left-hander Mark Buehrle got the start for Toronto on one day of rest, as he attempted to reach 200 innings for the 15th consecutive year.