The glass-half-full take for the 54-39 Jays, who enjoyed an off day in Sacramento on Thursday after playing for 16 consecutive days, is that they’re in first place, a well-earned spot for a team playing with renewed poise and commitment.

The Toronto Blue Jays won their first homestand of at least seven games in franchise history this month per Sportsnet Stats.

The Toronto Blue Jays made franchise history in their win against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.