With the Blue Jays in last place, Toronto fires manager Cito Gaston before today’s game with the Orioles. Gaston took the team to the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Coach Mel Queen is named as interim manager for the last five games. The O’s then beat the Jays, 9 – 3, to clinch the American League East title. Baltimore was never out of first place, just the 6th major league team to hold first place every day of the season.

On September 24, 1997 — With the Blue Jays in last place, Toronto fires manager Cito Gaston before today’s game with the Orioles. Gaston took the team to the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Coach Mel Queen is named as interim manager for the last five games. The O’s then beat the Jays, 9 – 3, to clinch the American League East title. Baltimore was never out of first place, just the 6th major league team to hold first place every day of the season.

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