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ALCS 2016: Three takeaways as Blue Jays stave off elimination by Indians

The Blue Jays, facing elimination in the American League Championship Series, extended their season another day Tuesday as their bats finally came to life in a 5-1 win over the Indians in Game 4 in Toronto.

Josh Donaldson, Edwin Encarnacion, Ezequiel Carrera and Kevin Pillar delivered run-scoring hits as the Jays handed the Indians their first loss this postseason.

Pitching on short rest for the first time in his career, Indians ace Corey Kluber was chased after five innings and 89 pitches. Should the Tribe need a Game 7, Kluber will start the deciding game.

Three takeaways from Toronto's win:

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