Blue Jays September sprint is on as the Texas Rangers visit Rogers Centre next week
The September sprint to the baseball postseason is in hot pursuit as the Toronto Blue Jays begin a crucial 10-game homestand versus the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox tomorrow – games that could determine the team’s postseason hopes.
The stakes are highest during a four-game match-up versus the Texas Rangers, who are in a tight race with the Blue Jays for the third and final American League Wild Card spot and the Blue Jays’ ticket to the postseason. The latest standings can be found at MLB.com.
Must-win games aren’t the only thing you can’t miss at the ballpark this week; the 10-game homestand features five theme days and two giveaways. Here's what’s on at the ballpark this week:
Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Hop on the Hogwarts Express and be transported to Harry Potter™ Day at the Ballpark on Saturday, Sept. 9 (3:07 p.m.). The first 15,000 fans will receive a Harry Potter™-themed Blue Jays scarf giveaway while all fans can enjoy magic around the ballpark, including photo opportunities such as Platform 9 ¾, Hogwarts Castle featuring the four houses, and Hagrid’s Hut; pregame performances by the Beauxbatons girls and Durmstrang boys at The Stop; Defense Against the Dark Arts drinks and décor at The Catch Bar; and activities such as the Sorting Hat, Quidditch pitch, and Potions, Herbology, and Care of Magical Creatures classes!
Beat the back-to-school blues at the ballpark during the final two Jr. Jays Sundays of the season, September 10 and 17 vs. the Royals and Red Sox (both 1:37 p.m.). Kids 14 and under can take part in games and activities at indoor Jr. Jays Zones on the 100, 200, and 500 levels and are invited to run the bases postgame (kindly note outdoor programming is complete for the season).
At the last Loonie Dogs Night presented by Schneiders (August 29), fans ate a record 76,627 dollar dogs – the most in a single game! Will fans reach the 80,000 mark this season? Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 12 for the 10th and penultimate Loonie Dogs Night of the season.
On Friday, Sept. 15, the Blue Jays join MLB in celebrating Roberto Clemente Day, honouring the legacy of the Hall of Famer and 15-time All-Star. In celebration of their shared Puerto Rican heritage, the first 15,000 fans will receive a José Berríos Bobblehead giveaway where he is outfitted in Clemente’s number 21. Join us for the final bobblehead giveaway of the season!
Jays Care’s record-setting Super September 50/50 has returned! To commemorate the Blue Jays’ inaugural season in 1977, Super September features 77 can’t miss early bird prizes and the biggest projected jackpot in MLB history. From beach vacations to golf getaways to seeing the Blue Jays play on the West Coast, every Blue Jays fan will have a reason to join in on the action. Fans can buy their tickets at the ballpark or online across Ontario at bluejays.com/5050.
Every game matters this September, and the team needs support from the fans to push them over the edge into the postseason! Tickets are available at bluejays.com/tickets.