By Brendan Kuty, Mitch Bannon and Chris Kirschner
For the first time in nine years, the Toronto Blue Jays are heading back to the American League Championship Series. Yankee Stadium released exasperated groans as New York fell to Toronto’s rotating relievers and the Yankees’ bats faltered in late-inning opportunities.
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The Jays tortured the Yankees all season, and notched one final win 5-2 in Game 4 of the AL Division Series on Wednesday. Manager John Schneider handed the ball to eight pitchers, navigating a stressful bullpen day to secure the Blue Jays’ clinching victory.
The winner of the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers series will meet the Blue Jays in the ALCS, with Game 1 set for Sunday in Toronto.
Chisholm flames out
One night after playing hero, Jazz Chisholm Jr. faltered in a pair of big spots.
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