The Toronto Blue Jays are standing on the edge of making history literally, and maybe even getting redemption. Nearly a decade without a playoff series win, the Jays now find themselves just one foot away from punching their ticket to the next round. Their lights-out performance both times at home against the New York Yankees has given them the lead. But now it remains to be seen if they can keep the momentum up in Game 3.

Game 3 kicks off Tuesday night, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. One more win is what it takes for the Jays to move on to the ALCS. And it would be a huge achievement given they last reached there back in 2015 and 2016—so a hot minute. The energy around the team is electric, and everything and everyone is doing their part. But can they count the Yankees out just yet?

It’s, after all, a do-or-die for the Yanks this time. If they manage to win Game 3, they get another lifeline.

Probable Pitchers

• Blue Jays: Shane Bieber (4-2, 3.57 ERA)
• Yankees: Carlos Rodón (18-9, 3.09 ERA)

Yankees vs. Blue Jays: Injury News Today

Yankees’ Injuries

• Oswaldo Cabrera – 60-Day IL (Ankle)
• Jonathan Loaisiga – 15-Day IL (Back)
• Brent Headrick – 15-Day IL (Forearm)
• Clarke Schmidt – 60-Day IL (Forearm)
• Jake Cousins – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
• Gerrit Cole – 60-Day IL (Elbow)

Blue Jays’ Injuries

• Bo Bichette – 10-Day IL (Knee)
• Ty France – 10-Day IL (Oblique)
• Chris Bassitt – 15-Day IL (Back)
• José Berríos – 15-Day IL (Elbow)
• Yimi García – 60-Day IL (Ankle)
• Nick Sandlin – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
• Bowden Francis – 60-Day IL (Shoulder)
• Robinson Piña – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
• Ryan Burr – 60-Day IL (Shoulder)
• Angel Bastardo – 60-Day IL (Elbow)

Blue Jays vs. Yankees: where to watch

• Date: Tuesday, October 7
• Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
• Venue: Yankee Stadium
• How to Watch (TV): FS1

Can the New York Yankees survive a sweep?

Will the New York Yankees be able to survive a sweep? That’s a huge question that’s echoing through the Bronx tonight. This is because the Yanks, believe it or not, are looking down at an elimination in Game 3 of the ALDS. The Blue Jays are one win away from advancing to their next goal, and to make matters worse for the Yanks, Toronto is sending Shane Bieber to the mound. He is a former Cy Young winner who knows exactly how to tackle these high-pressure situations. Since arriving in Toronto at the trade deadline, Bieber has been everything the Blue Jays hoped for, and his stats speak to that.

In just seven starts, Bieber has gone 4-2 with 37 strikeouts over 40 innings. He has proved that he still has a lot of firepower. He is calm and composed, and most importantly, he is experienced, the kind of pitcher who knows how to close the door on a season. And on the other side is Carlos Rodon, who is the Yankees’ last line of defense now. The 32-year-old has been one of the most consistent arms of this season. He collected 18 wins, which is second only to teammate Max Fried, who ironically was lit up for seven runs by the same Blue Jays in the last game. Right now, Rodon knows the stakes are high, and one slip and the season is done and dusted.

So is a sweep possible? Sure. But is it likely? That’s tough. The New York Yankees are not some underdogs, and they have won 94 regular-season games, which is the same as Toronto. The only difference is that the Blue Jays won the head-to-head matchup, and that earned them the division crown and a week of rest. The New York Yankees have had to grind through a three-game wild-card series against the Boston Red Sox to reach here.

Plus, this is the Yankees we are talking about. The franchise is built on October drama, and not to mention, they are playing this game in their jungle. And in New York, the crowd and cheers are both crazy and shake up even the strongest opponents. Boone was under the radar again for the mishaps, but he is not backing down, saying he has a ton of confidence in Rodon and the team’s ability to respond to these pressures. And well, last season wasn’t this the same story—where New York had a late-season surge and went 11-1 to get the postseason berth?

For sure, the Yankees would need more than just belief—they need a perfect game!