BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Toronto is 49-38 overall and 29-16 at home. The Blue Jays have a 19-6 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Blue Jays sweep the Yankees and take first place in the AL East, sparking wild fan reactions—from Boone backlash to George Springer praise.

With an 8-5 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, the Blue Jays completed a sweep of their division rival and took over sole possession of first place in the process. Their record sits at 49-38. with the Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays each one game behind them at 48-39.