
By the numbers: How the Blue Jays surged to first place in AL East
The Toronto Blue Jays have turned their season around with a scorching-hot stretch.
On May 28, the Blue Jays were under .500 and trailed the New York Yankees by eight games for first in the American League East. A little more than a month later, Toronto topped the division with a three-game lead over the Yankees heading into Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
Here’s a by-the-numbers look at how the Blue Jays clawed their way to first place.
(All stats before Monday’s games)