Blue Jays fans flying high after 2 massive playoff wins in Toronto

After two commanding wins in the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees over the weekend, Toronto Blue Jays fans are rallying behind a surging team with its sights set on a championship.

Jays super fans and self-proclaimed Loonie Dog Kings Jody Matheson and Ryan Rushton, known for eating hundreds of hot dogs at games this season, said they were elated after the team's wins.

"That's the way the Jays needed to start this series — not just winning two but in such commanding fashion. It was beautiful," Rushton said on CBC Radio's Metro Morning Monday.

Matheson said he was especially happy that pitcher Trey Yesavage is getting the recognition he deserves after being severely underestimated by opposing fans. 

"Boy, did they get an awakening when he started dropping all those strikes and setting a new record," he said.

Yesavage set a franchise record Sunday, striking out 11 batters in just over five hitless and scoreless innings in a 13-7 win over the visiting Yankees in Game 2. The series continues in New York for Game 3 on Tuesday. 

Matheson said going to Jays games feels like being part of a community of 40,000 people.

"So many fans and friends that have become a part of this throughout the years and it's just been a great time," he said. 

The team is noticing how much its fanbase is rallying behind these players, too. For the 22-year-old Yesavage, that moment came during a standing ovation at Rogers Centre.

"It's something I never felt before, the energy and the passion that this fan base has," he said.

Manager John Schneider also thanked the fans for their continued support during the season. 

"It's a tough place for people to come in and play," Schneider said. "When you … have that competitive