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Blue Jays manager John Schneider praises baseball gods amid team resurgence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Blue Jays manager John Schneider praises baseball gods amid team resurgence

Summary

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed gratitude to the baseball gods for the team's recent success as they chase the final American League Wild Card spot. Currently 2 games behind the Texas Rangers, the Blue Jays are on a three-game winning streak following a 6-4 victory against the Boston Red Sox. Schneider pointed out a pivotal moment when a dropped foul pop-up by Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras fueled a key eighth-inning rally. With 40 games remaining in the season, the Blue Jays aim to continue their momentum and improve their 59-63 record as they seek playoff contention.

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By the Numbers

•Blue Jays win 6-4 against Red Sox, extending their win streak.
•Team now trails Texas Rangers by 2 games for Wild Card position.
•John Schneider thanks baseball gods for recent luck and performance.
•Toronto has 40 games left in the regular season.
•Current record stands at 59-63 after a rough start to the year.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — John Schneider Thanks the Baseball Gods for Blue Jays Hot Streak

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider thanked the baseball gods for the team’s recent hot streak as they continue to climb the standings.Don’t look now, but the Blue Jays are just 2 GB behind the Texas Rangers for the third and final American League Wild Card spot. Given that Toronto looked to be dead in […] The post John Schneider Thanks the Baseball Gods for Blue Jays Hot Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
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