TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays emphatically leveled the American League Championship Series at 2-1 with a commanding 12-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. A resurgent Blue jays offense,highlighted by a grand slam from Bo Bichette,propelled them to a decisive win in front of a boisterous home crowd.
This dominant performance shifts the momentum in the best-of-seven series, establishing a crucial 2-1 advantage for Toronto as the teams travel to Seattle for Games 4 and 5. The Mariners, previously riding high after securing two home wins, now face mounting pressure to recapture their early series success. A Blue Jays win in either of the upcoming games would place them one victory away from their first World Series appearance since 1993.
Toronto’s bats exploded after a relatively quiet start to the series, totaling 17 hits. Bichette’s sixth-inning grand slam extended the Blue Jays’ lead to 10-2, effectively sealing the Mariners’ fate. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs,while Teoscar Hernández also launched a home run.
Seattle struggled to contain the Toronto attack, with starting pitcher Robbie Ray allowing five runs in 2.2 innings. The Mariners’ offense, which had been productive in Seattle, managed only three runs against the Blue Jays’ pitching staff.J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh each hit solo home runs for Seattle.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider praised his team’s offensive output, stating, “Our guys were locked in today.they came out ready to go, and they just kept adding on.” Mariners manager Scott Servais acknowledged his team’s struggles, saying, “We didn’t execute well enough today. We need to bounce back quickly.”
