The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the first time since 2016 after defeating the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday.

Toronto received contributions from several players, notably a slew of relievers and outfielders, Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., meanwhile, went 9-for-17 in the ALDS, leading the Blue Jays’ offensive charge with three home runs, nine RBIs, and five runs scored, proving to be a thorn in the Yankees’ side for all four games.

“It’s who we are. This is how we play,” said veteran George Springer. “It might make a lot of people’s hearts a little bit sore, but this is the Blue Jays. I love these guys. I love this team, man. This is awesome.”

Springer praised the Yankees, acknowledging how c

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