The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 6 of their ALCS clash against the Seattle Mariners with their backs against the wall. The fate of their season rested on the arm of Trey Yesavage, who, despite enduring a rough start against the Mariners in Game 2, showed that he’s up for the moment.
Playing at home, buoyed by a supportive fanbase, the Blue Jays secured a 6-2 victory, sending the series to a decisive seventh game tomorrow night at 8:08 PM E.T.
Yesavage deserves plenty of credit for shutting down an explosive Mariners lineup that has seemed to get every hit when they need to. He navigated through several tough situations, including a bases-loaded jam in the top of the third inning while the Blue Jays held a slim 2-0 lead. The rookie escaped that challenge by inducing a double-play out of AL MVP favorite Cal Raleigh. Remarkably, this was just the first of three consecutive innings where he ended the inning by getting Mariners hitters to ground into double plays.
With Game 7 looming, Blue Jays fans are buzzing with excitement. Social media is filled with reactions that capture the full spectrum of emotions following their crucial Game 6 victory.
“That was such a fun game! Trey Yesavage dealt again. He is a legit star in the making. The defence came through at some pretty big moments in the game and Vladdy with another home run. Let’s do it again tomorrow night!” tweeted @MichaelPagani.
“In my time of being a Toronto sports fan, I’ve only seen four Game 7 wins. Please make it five tomorrow,” added @charliefrom6.
“That game was an absolute masterclass for the Blue Jays. Let’s go to the freaking World Series!!!” shared @THEREALMACDON.
“Schneider earned this win! Actually called the right pitchers! Go Jays!” expressed @Michell74563795.
### Trey Yesavage Gets His Flowers from Blue Jays Fans for Season-Saving Start
Mounting a deep postseason run often creates heroes out of the unlikeliest sources. Yesavage, as talented as he is, was not expected to contribute this quickly to the Blue Jays’ World Series hopes. But at just 22 years old, he displayed the composure of a 10-year veteran, allowing only two runs over 5.2 innings — enough to secure the win for Toronto.
“WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO Yasavage was a BEAST only his SIXTH career start that’s INSANE,” wrote @BeLEAFingWithJB.
“Yesavage the 🐐,” commented @zubic_eth.
With momentum on their side and Yesavage emerging as a postseason star, the Blue Jays are poised to make a historic push in Game 7. Fans across Toronto will be watching and cheering loudly for a trip to the World Series.
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