The Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the New York Yankees from the division race and claimed its first title since 1993, via a 15-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader. Because there was a another game to be played, the alcohol and cigars were put off until after the nightcap, which the Orioles won 8-1 against Toronto’s reserves.
Wearing shirts that read “The East Is Ours,” the Blue Jays yelled and screamed with delight in an appropriate conclusion to their unstoppable, two-month run.
“It’s the ultimate right now,” manager John Gibbons said. “To be honest, we think we have more ahead of us. It was a big hurdle to get over. It’s been so damn long.”
Here’s how they kicked it off:
AL MVP front-runner Josh Donaldson was enjoying his beer(s):
David Price sprays the champagne:
But outgoing utility infielder Munenori Kawasaki of Japan won the day with his “I’m too drunk to speak English” interview:
The aftermath…
