With a current record of 56 wins and 41 losses, the Jays are riding high with a three-game cushion over both the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. It’s a tight race, but Toronto is showing the kind of consistency and resilience that could carry them all the way to the postseason.

Across the American League, the only team with more wins than the Jays is the Detroit Tigers, who lead the AL Central with a 59–39 record. In the AL West, the Houston Astros are keeping pace with the Jays at 56–41, making Toronto’s lead all the more impressive as they battle against tough competition across the league.

This surge comes thanks to a combination of dominant pitching and clutch hitting. The rotation has found its rhythm, the bullpen has tightened up in key moments, and the offense is producing just enough to get the job done. Add to that a few walk-off wins and standout defensive plays, and you’ve got a team that’s firing on all cylinders.

But the next two weeks will be a big test.

The Blue Jays still have 12 games left to play in July, including a huge home series against the Yankees and back-to-back road trips to Detroit and Baltimore. It’s the kind of stretch that could either solidify their lead in the division—or open the door for their rivals to catch up.

Here’s a look at the remaining July schedule:

• Saturday, July 19: vs San Francisco Giants

• Sunday, July 20: vs San Francisco Giants

• Monday, July 21: vs New York Yankees

• Tuesday, July 22: vs New York Yankees

• Wednesday, July 23: vs New York Yankees

• Thursday, July 24: at Detroit Tigers

• Friday, July 25: at Detroit Tigers

• Saturday, July 26: at Detroit Tigers

• Sunday, July 27: at Detroit Tigers

• Monday, July 28: at Baltimore Orioles

• Tuesday, July 29 (Game 1): at Baltimore Orioles

• Tuesday, July 29 (Game 2): at Baltimore Orioles

• Wednesday, July 30: at Baltimore Orioles

The three-game set against the Yankees starting on July 21 is the one to circle. It’s not only a chance to create more breathing room in the AL East, but also to send a message to the rest of the league that Toronto is serious about this run. Following that, the four-game series in Detroit won’t be easy—the Tigers are leading their own division—but it’s an opportunity for the Jays to test themselves against a strong opponent. Then it’s off to Baltimore to close out the month against an Orioles team that’s been struggling.

What makes this final stretch of July even more important is the timing. With the trade deadline looming, front offices across the league are watching closely to decide whether they’ll be buyers, sellers, or something in between. A strong finish to the month could push the Blue Jays to make an aggressive move and add reinforcements for the postseason push.

For now, though, the Jays are in control. They’re in first place. They’ve got momentum. And they’ve got a schedule ahead that gives them every chance to stay on top.

July has been kind to Toronto so far. Let’s see if they can finish it just as strong.