Toronto Blue Jays they needed to bounce back – and they did.
Toronto came back in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series with a flurry of home runs to lead to a dominant 13–4 win over Toronto. Seattle Marinerscutting Seattle's series lead to 2–1 after the Blue Jays lost the first two games at home.
How did Toronto win their first game in the ALCS? We'll take you through the highlights, highlight them, and see where the series goes next.
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Takeaway
Seattle leads the series 2-1
It all ended when… Even after the Blue Jays' five-run outburst. George Kirby in the third inning there was at least hope of a comeback for Seattle. Then George Springer put two exclamation points in the fourth inning with a 431-foot home run to center field, and then Vladimir Guerrero put a second exclamation point in the fifth inning with another hit to center. The Jays bats are back. — David Shenfield
Game 3 stars: After dealing a two-run homer Julio Rodriguez in the first inning, the Blue Jays' starting lineup Shane Bieber simplified his pitch mix and leaned into his slider, shutting out the Mariners in the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings as Toronto continued to build an insurmountable lead. — Buster Olney
Statistics that determined Game 3: The Blue Jays are the third team in MLB history to score more than 10 runs in the three games before the World Series in a single postseason, according to ESPN Research.
What does this mean for the rest of the series: When Rodriguez hit a 182.2 mph home run in the first inning, it looked like the Jays were on the verge of being wiped out in the series. But now they're back in contention in the AL Championship Series with the 41-year-old. Max Scherzer lined up to make his 31st postseason appearance to face the Mariners. Luis Castillo.
Best Moments
Toronto gets a much-needed win in Game 3 after a home run.
Local boy – Addison Barger – homers in front of his family and friends! #WANTALL pic.twitter.com/qiPWbGiquA
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 16, 2025
Seattle is on back-to-back runs in the 8th for the first time since the 1st inning.
Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh are dating each other!
(MLB x @CitizenWatchUS) pic.twitter.com/sOzVyH0Cvo
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2025
It's raining homers! Alejandro Kirk3-move confusion makes the score 12-2
IT'S KIRK'S TURN! #WANTALL pic.twitter.com/wv6UXOcHrU
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) October 16, 2025
Vlad Jr. adds a home run of his own as Jace gains momentum.
VLADIMIR GUERRERO JR. WITH YOUR OWN EXPLOSION! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/cSLgLywe1V
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2025
Dalton VarshoDoubles with 2-RBI after a 5-run inning for Toronto
Dalton Varsho pitches a 5 run inning for @BlueJays! pic.twitter.com/lbrDBbr4ei
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2025
The Blue Jays respond with their explosion – and now we're even
Andres Jimenez equalizes! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/drtdQh8gQ1
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2025
J-Rod hits a two-run home run, giving M an early lead.
JULIO RODRIGUEZ: EXPLOSIVE TWICE! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/olXcF7mzh4
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2025
Josh Naylor wearing a vintage KD t-shirt before game three
Good luck @Mariners…nice return, Josh https://t.co/26FrDN4UNO
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) October 15, 2025
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