Blue Jays chase key sweep vs. Mariners as wild-card race tightens up

While the Toronto Blue Jays did a great job of winning series throughout August — taking seven straight (not counting a make-up game loss to the Cubs) before losses to the Yankees and Royals — a proper sweep eluded them. In the thick of a tight American League wild-card race, getting that third or fourth win in a series means much more than just bringing out the brooms. It can be life or death as the season enters its final stretch. The Blue Jays have a chance at a sweep once more on Sunday as they head into the finale…