October Baseball in Toronto Has Arrived & We’re Here to WIN!!!!
Last night felt electric. The Toronto Blue Jays blew past the New York Yankees 10-1 in Game 1 of the ALDS, and for the first time in what felt like forever, October baseball truly feels real again.
It wasn’t just a win. It was a statement. It truly was a night to remember from pitch one to the final K, it was Toronto’s night!
👍 Alejandro Kirk homered twice, including a shot in the eighth to help push the lead further. He drove in six runs.
👍 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put up three hits, launched his first postseason home run, and added a sacrifice fly.
👍 Kevin Gausman held the Yankees to one run over 5 2/3 innings (four hits), setting the tone.
👍 The bullpen held strong. In the sixth, when the bases were loaded with no outs, Toronto escaped largely unscathed. Louis Varland struck out Stanton to snuff potential damage.
👍 The Jays broke it open with four-run rallies in the 7th and 8th innings, with contributions from Andrés Giménez, Nathan Lukes, Ernie Clement, and more.
👍 When that final out was recorded, the Rogers Centre roared. We finally got to exhale. We finally got to see blue smoke in October again.
Why This Win Means Everything
Let’s be honest, the Jays had postseason woes. Multiple recent trips ended early, and the pressure was real. But this win erased some of that weight.
👍 It was Toronto’s first postseason win since 2016, snapping a seven-game playoff losing streak.
👍 With the win, they take a 1-0 lead in the ALDS. Home field and momentum are now theirs to lean on.
👍 This is what we wanted: a performance where offense, starting pitching, bullpen, and defense all showed up without one weak link.
👍 The Yankees had a chance in the 6th with bases loaded, but couldn’t capitalize. Moments like that separate hitters from teams.
👍 The Jays had built enough during the regular season as they locked down the AL East via the tiebreaker with New York (both teams finished 94-68, but Toronto won 8 of 13 head to head) so they entered October with control.
In short: they didn’t just win. They declared.
What’s Next (and What We’re Watching)
Now the real fight begins.
👍 Game 2 is huge. If Toronto can go 2-0, pressure shifts hard.
👍 The Yankees will adjust. They’ll throw their arms at us, use relievers differently, and try to claw back.
👍 The Jays must stay disciplined. No letting games slip. No bullpen implosions. No quiet nights from the bats.
👍 Vladdy needs more moments. Kirk has shown he can deliver. Others have to step up too.
👍 Depth will be tested. Injuries or fatigue can creep in — we need the bench and bullpen ready.
🚫 No gifts to New York. They’re still dangerous. Every pitch matters now more than ever.
From a Fan Who Has Waited So Long
I’ve lived through close losses, blown leads, postseason heartbreaks. I’ve sat quiet when everyone else was hopeful (or loud when hope was all we had). But last night, I allowed myself to believe again.
That feeling, that electricity, that roar made October feel right. It made the risks and the scars feel worth it. Because when this team is clicking, they are dangerous. When they believe, they fight.
So I sat in my seat and smiled, clutched my cap, and imagined the rest of the drive. It’s not over. It’s only just begun.
Here’s to Game 2, to October nights, and to the Blue Jays making us proud again.
👏 Go Jays Go!👏
