After a strong and triumphant playoff run, the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to sweep the New York Yankees in Game 3 on Tuesday night, resulting in the continuation of the American League Division Series (ALDS).
The Blue Jays lost 9-6 in the Bronx last night. Up 6-1 in the top of the third, they quickly faltered, allowing the opposing team to rally and land a big blow.
During the first inning, the Jays took a 2-0 lead, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting a two-run home run in the opening minutes, and giving the Toronto team a dream start.
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In the top of the third, Davis Schneider raced home, putting the Jays up 3-1. It continued to be an electrifying stretch, as Toronto extended their lead to 6-1, with both Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho scoring off a single by Anthony Santander.
But by the end of the third, the Yankees began to close the gap, cutting the lead to 6-3. The Blue Jays were unable to score a run during the fourth inning, allowing New York to maintain the momentum.
After a three-run home run from Aaron Judge, and a solo home run from Jazz Chisolm, the Yankees took a 7-6 lead. Amed Rosario added to the momentum, pushing the score to 8-6 at the bottom of the fifth inning.
Judge went on to score again, widening the gap to 9-6, and putting New York firmly ahead of the Jays. The Toronto team remained scoreless for the remainder of the game, with both failing to score in the final innings.
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Meanwhile, Jays fans took to social media to express their disappointment over the loss, with many still hopeful for a successful Game 4 and a chance to finally take home the division.
“Can we hold this lead please😭,” one Instagram user said.
“Man, oh man what would have been if he catches that thing. Fml why can’t Toronto sports fans have anything nice an easy lol,” a Redditor commented.
“😢 Why are you guys choking????,” one Instagram user said.
“God I’m so glad I stayed up until 1am to see a loss. But we’ll get em’ tomorrow, I guess.,” an Instagram user said.
“Heads up boys, no worries. let’s bring it home tmrw,” another user added.
“Unlike some commenters around here, this team doesn’t give up after a bit of adversity, and they’ve proved it again and again all season,” another Redditor said.
Game 4 is tonight at approximately 7:08 p.m. E.T. in New York. If the Jays win tonight they will win the ALDS and secure a spot in the championship series.
