The Toronto Blue Jays will aim to secure their first victory in the ongoing American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday evening. After dropping the initial two games at home, the Blue Jays are now in Seattle for Game 3 to try and shift the momentum in their favor.
Despite the setbacks, Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed confidence in his team’s abilities, emphasizing their preparedness for Game 3. Pitcher Jeff Hoffman highlighted the challenging nature of facing the Mariners, noting the need for the Blue Jays to excel in their performance.
The series now transitions to Seattle’s T-Mobile Park for the next three games, with the Blue Jays needing to win at least two to stay in contention. Mariners manager Dan Wilson acknowledged the advantage of their 2-0 lead but emphasized the importance of taking it one step at a time.
Blue Jays’ starter Shane Bieber will take the mound in Game 3, facing off against George Kirby of the Mariners. The Blue Jays, known for their strong offense during the regular season, have struggled to generate runs in the first two ALCS games.
With the Mariners holding a lead, the pressure is on the Blue Jays to secure wins to prolong the series. Both teams have endured lengthy waits to reach this stage of the playoffs, with the Mariners last appearing in the ALCS in 2001 and the Blue Jays in 2016.
The upcoming games will be crucial for both teams as they vie for a spot in the World Series, with the Blue Jays determined to turn the tide in their favor against a resilient Mariners team.