After nine rounds of Wednesday night’s heavyweight fight, the judges have scored the bout 11-9 for… the Toronto Blue Jays. This is what American League East baseball is supposed to look like, haymakers flying back and forth in a game that had absolutely everything.

The Toronto Blue Jays are red-hot, having won four games in a row and seven of their last 10. At 48-38, they have climbed into a first-place tie with the New York Yankees in the American League East.

The Toronto Blue Jays have thrust themselves into the playoff picture in the American League with some strong performances on the field over the last few weeks.