The Toronto Blue Jays Face Uphill Battle After Two Losses
The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in a tough spot as they head to Seattle trailing 0-2 in the series. In Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, the Blue Jays suffered a 10-3 defeat at the hands of the Mariners, who powered their way to victory with a barrage of multi-run homers.
The game started with Seattle quickly putting runs on the board, capitalizing on Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage’s early struggles. Despite Toronto’s efforts to claw back, scoring runs in the first and second innings to even the score, the Mariners maintained their momentum and ultimately secured a convincing win.
Key offensive plays from Seattle, including a three-run homer by Julio Rodriguez and additional runs from Jorge Polanco and Josh Naylor, proved to be the difference in the game. Yesavage’s performance was underwhelming, with four hits, five runs, three walks, and four strikeouts in four innings of work.
With this loss, the Blue Jays now face a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-seven series as they prepare to take on the Mariners in Games 3 through 5 at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:08 p.m. ET / 5:08 p.m. PT, with Shane Bieber set to pitch for the Blue Jays against Mariners’ right-hander George Kirby.
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