The Toronto Blue Jays witnessed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. etch his name into franchise history on Sunday, as his team faced elimination in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Seattle Mariners.
Fans inside Rogers Centre rose to their feet when “Vlad Jr.” blasted a 93 mph pitch over the left field wall, sending the baseball 384 feet into the outfield. This home run marked a significant milestone for the Blue Jays, as Guerrero Jr. now holds six home runs in this postseason—two more than any other player in a single postseason in Blue Jays history, according to ESPN baseball reporter Sarah Langs.
Jon Morosi of the MLB Network highlighted Guerrero Jr.’s achievement, noting that he is now tied with team legends Jose Bautista and Joe Carter in franchise lore.
Guerrero Jr. has been dominating for the Blue Jays throughout the ALCS against the Mariners. He has surpassed milestones that even past franchise greats like Dave Winfield and Roberto Alomar never reached during their playoff runs. His exceptional performance has been a key factor in Toronto’s resilience, especially after falling behind 2-0 in the series.
In addition to Sunday’s blast, Guerrero Jr. hit two home runs earlier in the series during Games 3 and 4. In Game 3, he collected four hits, helping the Blue Jays avoid a sweep by the Mariners. His Game 4 home run traveled 359 feet in front of Mariners fans at T-Mobile Park.
With these impressive playoff stats, Toronto fans are dreaming of a long-awaited return to the World Series. The Blue Jays have not won the American League pennant since the 1993 season, which was also the year of their last World Series title.
In the game on Sunday, Toronto jumped to an early 5-0 lead before Seattle narrowed the gap to 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. Guerrero Jr.’s powerful hitting continues to give the Blue Jays a fighting chance as they battle to keep their postseason hopes alive.
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