The Blue Jays were trying to avoid elimination tonight against the Seattle Mariners. At the beginning of the game, the guests led with a score of 3:2.
It was clear early in the game that Trey Yesavage was in great shape. He needed just twenty pitches to get through the first two innings of the game.
Meanwhile, Toronto's forwards did their job. Thanks to the Mariners' ugly defense, the Blue Jays increased traffic on the roads, which paid off.
Addison Barger and Isaiah Kiner-Falefa both drove in runs, which provided a cushion for Yesavage, whose slider had the makings of a veteran rather than a guy making his sixth career MLB start.
Another race for @BlueJays! #ALCS pic.twitter.com/DbP3vnxDcq
– MLB (@MLB) October 20, 2025
Obviously, defense played a critical role early in the game. The Mariners were the victim of good defensive plays from Dalton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the third, so despite the bases loaded and Cal Raleigh at bat, no runs were scored.
The Blue Jays didn't need to bring in a lefty to get Big Butt to hit on his bad side, hehe.
Trey Yesavage gets a HUGE bases-loaded double play!
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– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 20, 2025
At the end of the third Nobody wanted to have gum thrown at them Kevin Gausman: Everyone in the stands was on their feet. But the Blue Jays gave their fans reason to believe.
Ernie Clement hit a triple that was close to a home run, and Addison Barger hit his second and third runs of the game with home runs. Yes, early season Barger showed up at the stadium tonight.
ADDISON BARGER DOUBLES THE LEAD!
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– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 20, 2025
Yesavage continued to be beaten, but he always managed to escape. His defense helped him a lot. In the fourth, as in the third, a double play got the Blue Jays out of a bases-loaded situation.
And in the fifth, even though the bases weren't loaded, Yesavage STILL got help from his defense.
WHAT ABOUT ANOTHER INING TO END A DOUBLE GAME!? pic.twitter.com/7mmk9zpmjD
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Despite being 4-0 and prone to early exits from the starting lineup, Dan Wilson kept Logan Gilbert in the game. And in the fifth, Vladdy made the Mariners pay, making it 5-0.
It was his sixth home run of the playoffs. Six career home runs in the playoffs are a franchise record tied with Joe Carter and Jose Bautista for a $500 million man. And Vladdy did it in just one playoff appearance…
Vlad Jr. was made for October. pic.twitter.com/Ow6Zd8FURt
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 20, 2025
In the sixth, Yesavage allowed a home run to Josh Naylor and brought Randy Arozarena on base. As a result, the pitcher left the field after 5.2 innings.
But he got the job done, making 17 of the game's 27 strikeouts while giving up just two runs — if you count Arozarena's run scored after the Blue Jays starter walked.
Trey Yesavage turned in a solid outing in Game 6! pic.twitter.com/b3XjZBIsAS
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) October 20, 2025
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added another in the seventh. While in scoring position, he rotated to third base on a hit by the opposing pitcher that did not stop Cal Raleigh. A bad throw to third allowed Junior to score.
It was the third mistake for the Mariners tonight and it shows that Vladdy is truly in shape for the 2025 series.
Running Man (2025))#ALCS pic.twitter.com/CWswqSPs1U
– MLB (@MLB) October 20, 2025
It should be noted that it was Jeff Hoffman who subsequently entered the game in the eighth inning to face the heart of Seattle. Sailorsmistakes arrangement. The manager learned from Game 5.
And it worked: in the eighth inning we were faced with a 1-2-3 inning.
Hoffman returned in the ninth inning to confirm his team's 6–2 victory. This means the two teams will meet in Game 7 tomorrow night in Toronto.
Shane Bieber will probably pitch for the Blue Jays. Will George Kirby play for the Mariners? In fact, there will be a variety of pitchers available on both sides.
Now I understand why he tried to come back as a pitcher. Absolute gas https://t.co/aKe7xtIZfi
– Eric Treuden (@ETreuden) October 20, 2025
- George Springer's knee is not 100%.
The coach paid George Springer a visit and put a brace on his knee after his first AB. pic.twitter.com/IrNyJ0JpEh
– FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 20, 2025
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