Blue Jays' playoff push picks up steam

It has been a long journey, but the Blue Jays finally find themselves alone atop the American League East division.

This is the latest in the season Toronto has led the AL East since 1993 — the year it last won the World Series. 

Chris Colabello and Justin Smoak each hit three-run homers, and the surging Blue Jays put up seven runs in the second inning en route to their 10th straight victory by a score of 10-3 over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

Moments later, the New York Yankees were defeated 2-1 by the Cleveland Indians and are now 0.5 games behind the Blue Jays.

Wednesday's victory also helped Toronto match its longest winning streak of the season.

The Blue Jays have been on a tear since loading up on talent before the July 31 trade deadline, which was highlighted by the acquisitions of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and starting pitcher David Price.

Excitement has been building in recent weeks in Toronto and tickets to games at Rogers Centre have suddenly become a hot commodity.

Furthermore, fans pining for the Blue Jays to return to the playoffs after a two-plus decade drought may finally get their wish.

Reaction to the Jays overtaking first place was met with enthusiasm.

The Blue Jays have 47 games remaining on their schedule, with a number of scenarios that could still play out. But for now, Toronto is the frontrunner.

Will the Blue Jays hold onto the top spot in the AL East the rest of the way?

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