Shortly after blasting the Toronto Blue Jays to an extra-inning win at Yankee Stadium, Jose Bautista continued to fire shots toward his team's division rival.

"We won the first game of the series," Bautista told reporters after Toronto's 2-1 win over New York on Friday. "Everyone knows what our offense is capable of doing. We've got David Price going (Saturday). I don't think they feel good right now going home."

Bautista, whose solo shot in the 10th sunk the Yankees and shrunk the gap in the AL East to just 3 1/2 games, called Friday's series opener a "statement" game.

"I've been in that situation on the opposite end," Bautista said, referring to his club's previous struggles at Yankee Stadium. "It is not a good feeling. I'm glad we are in this spot right now. We have to continue to execute. I like our position."

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The surging Blue Jays have now won nine straight in games started by new acquisition Troy Tulowitzki, whose presence in the lineup has further bolstered the league's top offense. Since the arrival of the All-Star shortstop, Toronto's Nos. 1 through 4 hitters are posting an MLB-best 1.059 OPS with 14 home runs and 39 RBIs.

Yet despite Toronto's new-look roster and increasing confidence - the Blue Jays have shaved 4 1/2 games off the Yankees' lead over their last 10 games - veteran knuckleballer R.A. Dickey says it's too early to get worked up over the standings.

"Not until September," he said. "As players we can feel when we are in it. We know. It is white noise right now. In September, we will start peaking at the scoreboard."