Yankees vs. Blue Jays: A Series of Switches

The New York Yankees have fallen silent, and the Toronto Blue Jays’ broadcasting team is enjoying every moment of it.

This week, the Blue Jays overtook the Yankees in the standings, having swept them in a four-game series held in Canada. In the midst of the series, Yankees announcer Michael Kay maintained that the Blue Jays weren’t the top team, which, well—maybe that wasn’t the best take.

During the series, Kay pointed out that the Blue Jays had a +4 run difference compared to the Yankees’ +105 at that time. So, when the Jays officially climbed past New York, people at Sportsnet were ready to celebrate.

A commentator even humorously suggested that Kay should go on air the next day and acknowledge the Blue Jays as the best team. Holding a broom, Jamie Campbell made light of the Yankees’ predicament—it was, after all, a clean sweep.

This marked a historical moment for the Blue Jays, as it was the first time they swept the Yankees in a four-game series at home. Meanwhile, the Yankees have struggled, going 6-14 in their past 20 games. They’ve lost a seven-game lead in their division and are now chasing the Blue Jays.

Throughout this rough patch, the Yankees’ batting average with runners on base has plummeted to .174—the lowest in the league. Additionally, the bullpen has posted an alarming 9.86 ERA, ranking them at the bottom for the past few games.

Fortunately for Kay, he won’t be at the ESPN New York radio show this Friday, as he’s got another game on his schedule. The Yankees are set to kick off another Subway Series at Citifield on Friday, undoubtedly hoping to turn things around after this series.