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Blue Jays Clinch First AL East Title in 10 Years Behind Kirk's Grand Slam

A head-to-head edge over New York decided the race.

Alejandro Kirk vivió la primera de cinco temporadas que firmó por 58 millones de dólares con Toronto.
Andrés Muñoz se encargará de bajar la cortina para Mariners. (Facebook/MLB México)

Overview

  • Toronto routed Tampa Bay 13-4 on the final day, with Alejandro Kirk hitting two home runs including the first grand slam of his career.
  • The Blue Jays finished 94-68, secured the American League's best record, and open the postseason at Rogers Centre on Saturday.
  • New York defeated Baltimore 3-2 for an eighth straight win but matched Toronto's record and lost the division on the tiebreaker.
  • Toronto won 8 of 13 head-to-head meetings with the Yankees, which broke the tie for the division crown.
  • Kirk completed the regular season with 15 home runs, 76 RBIs, and a .282 batting average.