Blue Jays' playoff push picks up steam

It hasbeen a long journey, but the Blue Jays finallyfind 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 BlueJays put up seven runs in the second inning en route to their 10th straight victory by a score of 10-3over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

Moments later, the New York Yankees were defeated 2-1 by the Cleveland Indiansand are now 0.5gamesbehindthe Blue Jays.

Wednesday's victoryalso helpedToronto match itslongest winning streak of the season.

The Blue Jays havebeen on a tear since loading up on talent before the July 31 trade deadline, which was highlighted by the acquisitions of shortstopTroy Tulowitzki and starting pitcherDavid Price.

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

Furthermore, fans pining for the Blue Jays to return to the playoffs after a two-plus decadedrought may finally get theirwish.

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

TheBlue Jays have 47 games remaining on their schedule, witha number of scenarios that could still playout. 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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