The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with an impressive display of power to defeat the Seattle Mariners 13-4 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. This victory narrowed the series gap to 2-1 and reinvigorated the Blue Jays’ offensive prowess.
Toronto staged a remarkable comeback, erasing an early 2-0 deficit with a five-run explosion in the third inning. Andrés Giménez’s two-run homer was just the beginning, followed by Nathan Lukes scoring on a wild pitch and Daulton Varsho driving in two more with a double off Mariners pitcher George Kirby.
Having struggled to score in the first two games, the Blue Jays unleashed their offensive might in Game 3. George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Addison Barger all contributed home runs, solidifying Toronto’s lead and stunning the home crowd at T-Mobile Park.
Guerrero delivered a standout performance with four hits, including a home run, two doubles, and three runs scored. This strong showing was a significant turnaround for the first baseman after a slow start to the series.
Pitcher Shane Bieber showcased his skills, rebounding from an early hiccup to deliver an impressive performance for the Blue Jays. Despite giving up a two-run homer in the first inning, Bieber settled in and finished with eight strikeouts over six innings, allowing only four hits and one walk.