The Blue Jays host the Mariners on Monday, October 20, to decide which of the two will get the last ticket to the World Series. Major League Baseball is in its final stages and Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is ready to face whatever comes his way. In fact, it was the player’s father who gave him some advice ahead of Game 7 against Seattle, which will be played this afternoon in Toronto.
The Toronto Blue Jays were against the wall, they had to win to stay alive and on Sunday they won 6-2 against the Seattle Mariners so they forced the seventh and last game of the battle to define the American League Championship Series. The winner will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series. The outcome of this series will be remembered for a long time, and Guerrero Jr.’s legacy could be cemented with a memorable performance.
Trey Yesavage shines in Game 6 and Blue Jays debut triple double play
Trey Yesavage shone on the mound. With Toronto facing Seattle, Yesavage not only showed his ability to strike out, but also executed a triple double play that left everyone speechless. The crowning moment came in the third inning, when with the bases loaded and Cal Raleigh at bat, Yesavage faced a critical situation. Raleigh, known for his power at the plate, had been a constant threat to the Blue Jays.
However, in an unexpected twist, Raleigh hit a grounder to first base, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made a masterful play, starting the double play that culminated with Yesavage covering first base in time. Andres Gimenez completed the play with a perfect throw back to first. It was the first time in Blue Jays franchise history with three double plays in a postseason game.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. among the best hitters in October in MLB
During a post-game 6 interview with Ken Rosenthal, Guerrero Jr. was asked what he expected from the decisive Game 7. His response was simple but emotional: “It’s a Game 7, whatever happens, happens.” He added: “My dad always told me, ‘Game 7, give it everything you’ve gots‘.” That advice came straight from Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr., who understood the intensity of postseason baseball and passed that fire on to his son.
(…) give it everything you have
Throughout this postseason, Guerrero Jr. has come alive when it matters most. After a hard-hitting regular season, he has increased his output under pressure. In fact, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of the Blue Jays’ most consistent hitters in October. He is slashing .462/.532/1.000 with multiple home runs and key RBIs in the American League Championship Series.
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