# Blue Jays miss postseason chance

> Blue Jays drop final AL Wild Card spot after doubleheader loss
- Title: Blue Jays miss postseason chance · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Blue Jays drop final AL Wild Card spot after doubleheader loss Blue Jays finish last in AL East with 77-82 record
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/max-scherzer-seven-strikeouts-blue-jays-lose-to-orioles
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- Topics: blue jays, al east, wild card, orleans, max scherzer, mlb, seattle, nfl, sports
## Wild Card math
Blue Jays dropped to 4 1/2 games behind White Sox for final AL Wild Card spot

> There's missed opportunities from everyone. Myself, the staff, everyone
## Scherzer's strikeout race
Scherzer struck out seven in five innings, four strikeouts shy of Verlander's all-time record

> There's a chance he comes back on Sunday
## Scherzer's impact
Scherzer has spent nearly as much time in manager's office as he has on field

> I love having him. Does it get exhausting sometimes? Yeah
## Doubleheader loss
Blue Jays lost both games to Orioles, dropping to 77-82 record

> We didn't play as well as we were capable of playing
## Manager's reflection
Manager John Schneider said the team needs to take accountability for missed opportunities

> It's frustrating to get to this point
## Scherzer's retirement
Scherzer may pitch in final game before retirement, but Blue Jays must decide

> He may
## Key takeaway

Blue Jays finish last in AL East with 77-82 record