With their backs against the wall, the Blue Jays score a crucial series split against the Orioles

There's an old saying that essentially says seasons can't be "won" in the first few months of the MLB regular season but they can certainly be lost, and the Toronto Blue Jays have been right on the cusp of that for what feels like weeks now.

Taking on a lethal Baltimore Orioles squad that is 39-22 and shockingly in second place in the AL East, the Blue Jays desperately needed to avoid a sweep heading into the four-game series that just wrapped up this afternoon. With the way the Jays had been playing lately, that felt like no small feat.

Things are all wrapped up now, though, and these Blue Jays clawed and fought to earn a series split with the Orioles. Sure, a series win would've been even better, but the Jays are in take what you can get mode. Point blank: this series was huge for the Jays and could be the momentum shift that they've been seeking.

Blue Jays score much needed series split against division rival Orioles

On Tuesday evening, it was a strong showing by the pitching staff and an eventual Isiah Kiner-Falefa walkoff base hit that stole the headlines. The Blue Jays caught Craig Kimbrel on yet another one of his off days and capitalized in a big way. Jose Berrios went six strong innings and once again did a lot to pad his All-Star case.

Wednesday's win was at one point a bit more convincing, but the final score of 6-5 wouldn't show as much. The Blue Jays were up 6-1 at one point and nearly allowed the Orioles to come all the way back, but the bullpen just barely held on.

Justin Turner went 2-for-3 with a run scored, finally shifting his own momentum after being mired in an epic cold streak. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has been consistently called out for his lack of power this year, hit a massive three-run home run in the third inning, giving the Jays the lead that they never fully gave up.

It's been a solid past few days for the Blue Jays, who now head to Oakland to take on the A's. This year's A's were supposed to be one of the worst teams in baseball, but they haven't quite been the guaranteed punching bags many thought they'd be. Still, this is a series the Blue Jays need to capitalize on. Beat the beatable teams before the likes of the Brewers, Guardians and Red Sox come up on the schedule in the near future.

Ahead of the series in Oakland, there have been some rumblings that Spencer Horwitz could be joining the big league club on their flight. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but it's worth wondering if Daniel Vogelbach, Cavan Biggio or Ernie Clement have played their last game as a Blue Jay.