After a thrilling 11-9 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays have clawed their way into a tie for first place at 48-38, ending New York’s solo lead since April 14. Fans are on the edge, with some recalling the memories of Toronto’s 2015 division-winning surge, while others question the Jays’ staying power.
Both teams are knotted atop the division, but the Blue Jays’ momentum this season is undeniable.
Blue Jays Tie Up With Yankees in AL East, Ending Driving Fans to the Edge
Wednesday’s clash at Rogers Centre was AL East baseball at its finest, a back-and-forth matchup decided by George Springer’s dash home on a wild pitch. Toronto erupted for seven runs in the first inning, thanks to Addison Barger’s 428-foot, three-run homer and Davis Schneider’s two-run shot.
The Yankees fought back, with Aaron Judge’s mammoth homer tying the game, but Toronto’s resilience prevailed. “Coming off a big win yesterday, you get ahead, you take some counterpunches,” manager John Schneider said. “I’m just really proud of the way our guys are going about it.”
The Blue Jays are riding a three-game win streak, fresh off a series win in Boston, and their carefree approach is paying off. This mindset, paired with a revitalized lineup, has Toronto looking like a contender. Springer, rebounding from a tough 2024, delivered seven RBIs on Tuesday, while Schneider’s two homers on Wednesday showed off the depth of this offense. “It feels like 2023, how we were going at the end of the year and trying to make a playoff push,” Schneider said.
Fan Frenzy and Mixed Reactions
The tie atop the AL East has sparked quite a fire on social media. The X post made by Talkin’ Baseball, sharing the news of the tie, gave the fans a good stage to share their thoughts. Some fans see echoes of 2015, when Toronto stormed to the division crown.
Blue Jays are now tied with the Yankees for first place in the AL East!
New York had sole possession of first place since April 14th pic.twitter.com/PzLTXiYSMj
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 3, 2025
“2015 all over again,” one wrote. Many other users sounded skeptical, with one dismissing the Jays as “frauds.” Yankee fans, meanwhile, lamented their team’s slide, with comments like “Yankees are struggling big time” and predictions of another playoff letdown. One optimistic Red Sox fan said, “Red Sox have a chance.”
With the Yankees faltering, as they have lost three straight, the Blue Jays are seizing control. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shared what the focus is now for them: “The goal is to keep winning and to stay right there.” With the AL East race tightening, Toronto’s fearless approach could make them the team to chase, just like a decade ago.