Though not close to the raucous scene of last week’s division-clinching bedlam, Toronto’s clubhouse was once again upbeat on Saturday night.

And why not, after what was tied for the most one-sided playoff victory in franchise history, 10-1 over the New York Yankees.

The job is nowhere close to done, but Jays players were thrilled with how the opener went.

Here are some of the most interesting things that came from post-game scrums or smaller chats:

HE’S THE GAUS

Starter Kevin Gausman garnered perhaps the most praise afterward from his teammates following a superb 5.2 inning outing.

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“That’s our leader. Our fearless leader went out there, just shoved. He did exactly what Kevin does,” said Louis Varland, who picked up Gausman w

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