By Jeff Simmons, Sportsnet.ca, July 22, 2016
The Toronto Blue Jays are inching closer to the top spot in the AL East.
Entering play Friday, the Blue Jays are 1.5 games back of the Boston Red Sox in the AL East and 1.0 game behind the Baltimore Orioles for the top wild card spot.
Now on a three-game win streak, the Blue Jays have the chance to gain ground in the race as they open a nine-game homestand against the Seattle Mariners.
