What went down
After getting smoked in Games 1 and 2 back home, the Jays came into Seattle doing one thing: swinging for their lives. And boy, did the bats answer. Toronto erupted for 13 runs on 18 hits, including five home runs, in a 13–4 rout of the Mariners which in turn trimmed Seattle’s ALCS lead to 2–1.
But let me walk you through the key moments, because this wasn’t just any win.
Turning the tide
Seattle jumped ahead early thanks to a Julio RodrĂguez two‑run homer in the first, and for a moment, it felt like more of their onslaught might continue.
But Toronto struck back emphatically in the third inning, exploding for five runs to flip the script. Andrés Giménez delivered a two‑run homer to tie it.
From there, they never looked back. Guerrero, Springer, Kirk, Barger, they all played ball (and really well)!
George Springer’s homer in the 4th tied him with Bernie Williams for fourth-most postseason homers.
Guerrero Jr. had a night: 4 hits, including a home run and two doubles, just a triple shy of the cycle.
Alejandro Kirk crushed a three‑run shot. And Addison Barger also went yard.
The pitching & bullpen story
Shane Bieber began with a shaky first as he gave up the two early runs but then settled in and kept Seattle off the board the rest of the way. Over six innings, he allowed just four hits and struck out eight.
On the Mariners’ side, George Kirby got knocked around. He couldn’t handle Toronto’s aggression, gave up eight runs over four innings, and ultimately bore the loss.
Seattle’s bullpen didn’t fare any better as they were unable to stop the bleeding once the Jays got rolling.
What it means
Last night was needed. Needed, with capital letters. After being quiet in the first two games, the offense reminded everyone what they’re capable of. It shook the momentum just when Seattle was starting to look dangerous. Now it’s 2‑1 Seattle, but the air feels different. The momentum has shifted slightly.
The energy in T-Mobile Park reportedly shifted too. Jays fans made themselves heard, they were even loud enough that the local outlets commented on the “Canadian invasion” in the crowd.
Final take
This wasn’t just a bounce-back win. It was a message. The Blue Jays showed resilience, power, and heart. They lit the scoreboard up, made big swings, and told Seattle they’re still very much in this.
Game 4 is do or die. But if we carry even a fraction of last night’s energy and execution, we’ve got a real shot at tying things up and bringing this series back home where it belongs.
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