The Toronto Blue Jays are aiming to secure their first victory in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday evening. After losing the first two games at home, the Blue Jays are eager to turn the tide in Seattle for Game 3 starting shortly after 8 p.m. ET.
Despite the setbacks, Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed confidence in his team’s abilities. He emphasized the team’s readiness to face the challenge and highlighted the importance of understanding the series’ best-of-seven format.
Pitcher Jeff Hoffman, reflecting on the tough competition expected against the Mariners, stressed the need for the Blue Jays to play at their best. The series now transitions to Seattle’s T-Mobile Park for the next three games, with the Jays needing to secure wins to stay in the competition.
Mariners manager Dan Wilson acknowledged the advantage of their 2-0 lead but emphasized the importance of taking it one game at a time. With the odds against them, the Blue Jays look to pitcher Shane Bieber to lead them in Game 3 against the Mariners’ George Kirby.
Despite boasting strong offensive stats in the regular season, the Blue Jays struggled to score in the first two ALCS games. With veteran Anthony Santander returning to the lineup for Game 3, Toronto aims to bounce back and secure crucial wins to stay alive in the series.
Both teams face a long road ahead, with the Blue Jays making their first ALCS appearance in nine years and the Mariners aiming to break a playoff drought that dates back to 2001. As the series unfolds, the stakes are high for both teams vying for a spot in the World Series.
