The Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a stunning comeback, winning Game 4 6-2 following the crushing 18-inning loss the night before.
The Blue Jays got the win over the Los Angeles Dodgers’ best, Shohei Ohtani. In particular, Toronto’s best, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., homered off Ohtani in the third inning to open up a three-run lead.
Here’s a look at the blast:
Ohtani was on the mound following Game 3’s historic offensive performance from Ohtani. The Japanese superstar hit two homers and got on base nine times during the marathon game the night before.
While Ohtani pitched well overall, it was one mistake that doomed him on the mound in Game 4.
Guerrero Jr., meanwhile, showed off why he’s the Blue Jays’ best hitter. The Jays’ first baseman took Ohtani deep, silencing the crowd at Dodger Stadium. The blast was Guerrero Jr.’s seventh career postseason home run, moving him to the top of the franchise’s all-time list. He topped Jose Bautista and Joe Carter, who have six apiece.
The new franchise mark is another feather in Guerrero Jr.’s remarkable postseason. Earlier this playoff run, Guerrero Jr. bashed the Blue Jays’ first-ever postseason grand slam. His efforts earned him the ALCS MVP award. If Toronto comes up victorious in this World Series, Guerrero Jr. could be the hands-down frontrunner to claim the MVP award, as well.
Guerrero Jr. Putting up Remarkable Postseason Numbers for Blue Jays
Following Tuesday night’s Game 4, Guerrero Jr. now has seven dingers and 15 RBIs in 21 postseason games in his career. He’s scored 17 runs and notched 29 hits. He’ll have a shot at passing Carter for fourth on the Blue Jays’ all-time postseason hits list. Carter sits at 30, with Pat Borders within striking distance at 35.
Guerrero Jr. also has a reasonable chance to catch Carter as the Blue Jays’ all-time postseason RBI leader. Carter tops the list with 20 playoff runs produced.
It’s also worth pointing out that Guerrero Jr. has a .345 postseason batting average. That’s another impressive feat, considering the franchise all-time leader, Paul Molitor, notched a .447 average in one magical postseason run in 1993.
Guerrero Jr.’s teammate, Ernie Clement, has a .393 average this postseason. Guerrero Jr. trails Roberto Alomar on the all-time list. Alomar registered a .373 average across three playoff runs in the early 1990s.
Guerrero Jr. Looking to Power Toronto to Series Lead
The Blue Jays will head into Wednesday’s Game 5 looking to leave California with a 3-2 series lead. Toronto will send Trey Yesavage back to the mound against Blake Snell. The matchup of Game 1 starters promises to be an interesting one.
The Jays tagged Snell for five runs en route to an 11-4 win in Game 1 at Rogers Centre. Snell will be looking to avenge the tough outing, as he looks to give his team the all-important 3-2 lead.
Yesavage, for his part, tossed four innings in Game 1, allowing four hits and two runs. He struck out five but walked four batters. Those walks will be something the rookie righthander will want to keep in check heading into Game 5.
The Dodgers will be playing with a sense of urgency. So, Yesavage could be under pressure from the first pitch to stifle the Dodgers’ vaunted offense.
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