Blue Jays pulverize Mariners with 5 home runs, cut ALCS deficit to 2–1

The Toronto Blue Jays rediscovered their offense in Seattle, blasting five home runs in a commanding 13–4 win over the Mariners to trim their ALCS deficit to 2–1. After struggling through two losses at home, the Jays erupted for 17 hits — including four from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who went 4-for-4 with a homer and two doubles after starting the series 0-for-7.

George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, Addison Barger, and Andres Giménez also went deep as Toronto’s lineup overwhelmed Seattle starter George Kirby and the bullpen. Six Blue Jays recorded multiple hits and RBIs in a night that tied the AL record for most homers in a playoff game.

On the mound, Shane Bieber settled in after a rough first inning, using offspeed pitches to quiet the Mariners over six solid frames. Toronto now heads into Game 4 with momentum — and the belief that their bats are fully awake again.