With a playoff appearance a near certainty, the prize most coveted by the Jays is the AL East crown and not the lesser reward of a wild-card appearance, even if said game would be a home affair.
However, to get to the top of the proverbial mountain, the Jays have the most onerous task in store — they have to figure out a way to beat the Tampa Bay Rays, a feat that has proved to be elusive over the past number of campaigns.
Last year the Jays emerged with a winning record by going 11-8 against the Rays, the first time in eight seasons they’ve produced a positive result over their fellow dome team.