Despite losing two of three to the National League Central basement-dwelling Pittsburgh Pirates, the Toronto Blue Jays still head into this weekend with a firm four and a half game lead over the second place New York Yankees in the American League East. The Jays will now begin a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Friday to conclude their current road trip.
Toronto have had their issues with Miami over the years, as they sport just a
19-25 lifetime record against the Marlins. But the focus for the Blue Jays this time around might not be just on the matchup against their NL East foe.