The Blue Jays will be looking to get one step closer to the post-season when their four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays continues Wednesday night at Steinbrenner Field.

The magic number to clinch the American League East division title is six. The magic number to guarantee a spot in the post-season is three. With a win on Wednesday and a bit of luck with the out-of-town scoreboard, the Jays could punch their ticket to the playoffs as early as Thursday.

Here’s what you need to know as the Jays also attempt to extend their winning streak to seven games:

Game 3 preview

Kevin Gausman will continue to make the case that he should be the Jays’ Game 1 starter in the playoffs with this outing. Gausman has been the Jays’ best pitcher for the better part of three months with 87 str

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