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Blue Jays celebrate return to playoffs

The Toronto Blue Jays secured a second straight post-season berth after the Detroit Tigers lost to the Atlanta Braves.

Toronto clinches home-field advantage for Tuesday's wild-card game

Aaron Sanchez earned the right to celebrate Sunday as the Blue Jays clinched home field for the wild-card game. (Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press)

It's official:The Toronto Blue Jays secured a second straight post-season berth after the Detroit Tigers lost to the Atlanta Braves.


Clinching a wild-card spot due to a Tigers loss carried a lot more meaningthan you might think.


During the 1987 MLB season, the Jays helda 3-game advantage over the Tigers with a week to play. Then the Jays' worst nightmare came true whenthey rattled off seven straight losses to end the season.

For added insult, Detroit swept Torontoat Tiger Stadium to win the division.


In 2016, Blue Jays fans are elated with the Detroit Tigers...for losing.




In addition to securing a wild-card spot in the American League, the Blue Jays will be playing at home on Tuesday night.


For now, some members of the teamare enjoying their moment while poppin' bottles.