The Toronto Blue Jays witnessed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blast into franchise history on Sunday, even as the team faced elimination in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Seattle Mariners.
Fans inside Rogers Centre rose to their feet as “Vlad Jr.” sent a baseball soaring over the left field wall. Facing a 93 mph pitch, Guerrero Jr. launched the ball 384 feet into the outfield, marking a significant milestone in Blue Jays history.
According to ESPN baseball reporter Sarah Langs, “Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now has six home runs this postseason, two more than anyone else in a single postseason in Blue Jays history.” Langs shared this update on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Jon Morosi of the MLB Network added that Guerrero Jr. is now tied with Blue Jays legends Jose Bautista and Joe Carter in the team’s lore.
### Guerrero Jr. Dominating for Blue Jays in ALCS vs. Mariners
Guerrero Jr. has reached heights in the playoffs that even past franchise icons like Dave Winfield and Roberto Alomar never achieved. He has been a major reason Toronto has remained competitive in the ALCS, even after falling behind 0-2 in the series.
Before his latest homer, Guerrero Jr. had already smacked two home runs in games three and four of the ALCS. In Game 3, he racked up four hits, helping the Blue Jays avoid a sweep by the Mariners. His Game 4 homer traveled 359 feet in front of Mariners fans at T-Mobile Park.
He is putting together astonishing playoff statistics, giving Toronto fans hope for 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 last year they claimed the World Series title.
In the latest game, Toronto surged to an early 5-0 lead before Seattle cut the advantage to 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. With Guerrero Jr.’s continued power and clutch hitting, the Blue Jays remain a formidable contender in this ALCS battle.
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