The Toronto Blue Jays seek a seventh consecutive series win against the New York Yankees on Sunday, significantly bolstered by an August surge that has them in the hunt for the wild-card spot. José Soriano is set to pitch at Yankee Stadium, fresh off a notable 4-3 victory in which Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned from IL with two hits. Toronto sits half a game back of the Texas Rangers for the final wild-card position, with playoff odds at 22.2%. Soriano’s 2.76 ERA in three starts has fans hopeful, despite his recent performance against the Rays. The Yankees counter with Carlos Rodon, who returns from injury aiming to stabilize their pitching.

By the Numbers
  • Toronto is 22.2% favored to make the playoffs.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has only seven home runs despite averaging 32.5 over the last five seasons.
State of Play
  • The Blue Jays have won six straight series since July 28, aiming for their seventh this Sunday.
  • Guerrero Jr. returned from injury hitting two singles but is still searching for home run consistency.
What's Next

If the Blue Jays maintain their momentum, they could secure the wild-card spot, but consistent hitting from Guerrero Jr. is essential. Soriano needs to improve after his last outing to solidify the pitching rotation. The ongoing series against the Yankees will be crucial to this push.

Bottom Line

The Blue Jays are at a critical juncture in their season; their success hinges on both pitching depth and the offensive resurgence of key players like Guerrero Jr. Achieving a series win against the Yankees could be pivotal for their postseason aspirations.