BRONX – Blue Jays manager John Schneider rolled the dice for the American League Division Series against New York, and then pulled all the right strings.

Untested rookie Trey Yesavage landed on the roster ahead of veterans Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer. Eight relievers threw a bullpen game in the series-winning Game 4. And Nathan Lukes returned to the lineup for the clincher Wednesday night and had the key two-run hit in a 5-2 victory.

Unlike his last two trips to the post-season, Schneider’s moves all seemed to work out. This time the Blue Jays’ offence was in top form and the pitching staff delivered.

“I think it just speaks to the amount of feel that he has for the game,” said Blue Jays left-hander Eric Lauer. “And that’s something that’s unquantifiable in baseball.”

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