Were you on the Toronto Blue Jay bandwagon the last time this team was making noise around the playoffs?
I want to be clear. There is absolutely nothing wrong with just tuning in to the Blue Jays now as they approach the conclusion of the gruelling 162-game schedule. The bottom line is their situation is unique. They are the only gig in the country, and all are welcome as the games heat up.
If you have essentially watched every game like me, then you are aware of how exciting it is that the team is rounding into form at the end of September. But if you are getting out of your royal blue for the first time this season, buckle up for the playoffs.
Orioles lose, so Blue Jays magic number to clinch a playoff berth is now… pic.twitter.com/ZrExTSU5wQ
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) September 25, 2022
Here are some cliff notes to ramp up your excitement levels for the home stretch:
The first stop on the to-do list is to tune into the Jays series against the New York Yankees, starting on Monday. The Yankees appear to have the division locked up. However, if the Jays can sweep them, they would be back in realistic striking distance of first place. Not only are there implications on the standings, but unless Aaron Judge hits a home run on Sunday there is still a chance to witness history. Judge currently sits at 60 home runs, one behind Roger Maris’s American League record. If he is still knocking on the door on Monday, it will be must-watch TV.
The second stop is Bo Bichette. This guy is hot right now. Molten lava is kind of hot. Bo has seven hits in his last five games with a couple of RBI to tack onto a red hot month. His September stats are video game numbers. To top it all off, the guy’s hair is electric. So is his bat.
Lastly, there is nothing quite like the feeling of all Canadians rooting for the same team. Other than events like the Olympics and World Juniors, it’s rare for all of us to unite as one. Baseball offers that gift to us. Time to dial into the Jays. Consider it your responsibility as a Canadian!