Survive, advance, repeat. The Blue Jays are trying to run out the clock on their first American League East title since 2015, and with Friday’s 4-2 win over the Rays, there are only two days left on the clock.

After Aaron Boone was ejected in the fifth inning for arguing two inside pitches that were called strikes against Judge — leading to a rousing ovation from the sellout crowd of 46,085 — the captain delivered a two-run single to make it a 5-0 game.

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For team ace Kevin Gausman, the move hit home. “I’ve become really close to Alek, and I love him even more as a human being than I do at pitcher,” Gausman said of the move, per The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon. “I know he’s going to be fine, but I’m going to miss being around him.”

Rookie Trey Yesavage will help lead the host Blue Jays past the Rays on Saturday afternoon, Stitches predicts.

The Yankees and Blue Jays are tied for first place in the AL East with three games remaining in the regular season.

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer accused an MLB umpire of rigging the game for in favor of the New York Yankees after a controversial foul ball call against Boston.

The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to steal a Philadelphia Phillies veteran as they make room for Kyle Schwarber’s new contract.