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Toronto is buzzing again. The Rogers Centre crowd roared, the city skyline lit up blue, and the chants of “Let’s go Jays!”echoed into the October night. The reason? The Toronto Blue Jays just forced a Game 7 in the ALCS — and at the heart of it all stands one man: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
In a 6–2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday night, Guerrero Jr. did what legends do — deliver when it matters most. His solo home run in the fifth inning wasn’t just another stat on the board; it was history.
With that swing, Vladdy tied José Bautista and Joe Carter for the most postseason home runs in Blue Jays franchise history — six. But here’s the kicker: Bautista and Carter needed multiple playoff runs to get there. Guerrero has done it all in one October, and in fewer games and plate appearances than either of the icons.
This postseason, Guerrero leads all players in home runs, hits, extra-base hits, and RBIs. In other words, he’s not just leading the Jays — he’s carrying the postseason on his back.
Before Guerrero’s historic blast, it was rookie Addison Barger who set the tone. His two-run homer in the third inning gave Toronto a cushion and the confidence they needed after Friday’s Game 5 loss in Seattle.
Barger, one of the Jays’ most exciting young bats, looked like a player born for the moment. Combined with Vladdy’s veteran composure, the Blue Jays lineup finally felt complete — balanced between youth and experience, aggression and control.
On the mound, rookie Trey Yesavage showed poise beyond his years. The 21-year-old struck out seven over nearly six innings, giving up just two runs and earning a standing ovation from the sold-out crowd.
Yesavage’s growth this postseason has been one of Toronto’s best storylines. In only his sixth career start, he looked like he belonged on the biggest stage — calm, confident, and ready.
This will be only the second Game 7 in Blue Jays history — the last one dating back to 1985. It’s been almost 41 years since Toronto had a shot like this, and you can feel it in the air.
Toronto hasn’t reached the World Series since 1993 — the year Joe Carter hit that unforgettable walk-off to win it all. But now, another Guerrero might be ready to write his own chapter in the franchise’s storybook.
Tonight, as the Jays face the Mariners one last time at Rogers Centre, everything is on the line: legacy, redemption, and the dream of a nation that bleeds blue.
No matter what happens, one thing’s for sure — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has reminded everyone why baseball in Toronto still feels like magic.
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