Toronto fans gather to cheer on the Blue Jays in wild-card opener
TORONTO — Jersey-clad fans of all ages descended on downtown Toronto Friday afternoon to cheer on the Blue Jays in the opening game of the wild-card American League series.
Jesse Woolford, one of the lucky ticket holders at the sold-out game, said it felt good to see the playoffs return to the city for the first time since 2016 at a time when residents and local businesses need a boost.
“It’s good to be back home after COVID,” he said of the playoff series. “(It’s) good for people’s demeanour. People are happy.”
Two-year-old Zach Murdoch was also among the excited fans, showing off his jersey, Blue Jays hat and keychain from on top of his father’s shoulders.