BALTIMORE (AP) — Alek Manoah finished this series the way Kevin Gausman started it, by pitching Toronto to a pivotal win.
When those two are on the mound, the Blue Jays look like a complete team — one capable of a deep run this postseason.
Toronto isn't in the playoffs just yet, but by winning three of four at Baltimore, the Blue Jays took a significant step in that direction. Manoah retired 22 of his final 23 hitters in an impressive eight-inning performance on the way to a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.
“This is what we work for,” Manoah said.