Do-Or-Die Drama: How the Blue Jays Forced Game 7 with a 6-2 Win Over the Mariners
Do-Or-Die Drama: How the Blue Jays Forced Game 7 with a 6-2 Win Over the Mariners
| Game | ALCS — Game 6 |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Blue Jays 6, Mariners 2 |
| Why it mattered | Toronto forced a winner-take-all Game 7 in the ALCS; the series will be decided Monday in Toronto. |
| Key plays | Back-to-back Seattle errors (2nd inning); HRs by Addison Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.; Cal Raleigh throwing error leading to insurance run. |
| Notable pitchers | Trey Yesavage (TOR); Logan Gilbert (SEA). |
By Sunday night in Toronto, you could feel the weight of history hanging in the air. For the Blue Jays, it was about survival. For the Mariners, a chance at their first World Series. Then Game 6 happened — a 6-2 win for Toronto that forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday.
1. A Rough Start for Seattle
Seattle fumbled early. The Blue Jays struck in the bottom of the second after two consecutive errors from Seattle that put Toronto on the board. Those mistakes set the tone for what followed.
2. Toronto’s Big Blasts
Addison Barger launched a two-run homer in the third, giving Toronto a 4-0 lead. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. followed with a solo shot in the fifth. Suddenly, Seattle’s dream looked distant.
3. Mariners Fight Back — but Too Late
Seattle finally scored in the sixth with a Josh Naylor solo homer, but Guerrero Jr. later scored on Cal Raleigh’s throwing error, sealing Toronto’s insurance run.
4. Rookie Heroics & Veteran Poise
Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage impressed — pitching deep, forcing key double plays, and limiting Seattle to two runs. Seattle’s Logan Gilbert, meanwhile, struggled early and never settled in.
6. Pressure, Expectation & the Unexpected
Postseason baseball exposes everything — pressure, nerves, and the smallest mistakes. Seattle’s errors became Toronto’s opportunity. Rookie Yesavage became the unexpected hero.
7. Heading into Game 7
Toronto holds home-field advantage and momentum. Seattle faces the weight of its history. Key players to watch: Guerrero Jr., Cal Raleigh, and both bullpens.
8. Final Thought
Sunday night reminded us why October baseball captivates fans. The mistakes, the bombs, the heart — all colliding in one unforgettable night. Game 7 will decide who writes their story’s final chapter.
