The Toronto Blue Jays are one win shy of a World Series berth, but one loss away from the offseason.
After dropping Games 1 and 2 of the ALCS at home, and Game 5 on the road, Toronto has fought its way back to force a winner-take-all at Rogers Centre. A victory would set up a World Series date with the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Check out the latest Blue Jays World Series odds ahead of ALCS Game 7.
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If this is the end, it’s been a hell of a ride.
Once a 50-to-1 long shot to win it all, with a preseason projected win total in the 70s, Toronto has far exceeded the expectations of the general public.
A deep lineup and a dependable, veteran-laden rotation have carried the Jays this far. Do they have a little magic left in the tank?
Toronto has experienced highs and lows in this ALCS, exploding for 21 runs in Games 3 and 4 before choking away an eighth-inning lead in Game 5.
The Jays responded with a 6-2 victory in Sunday’s must-win Game 6.
Now the season rests in the hands of deadline acquistion Shane Bieber, the 2020 AL Cy Young winner, who shut the Mariners down earlier this series.
- Game 3: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 8 K
Seattle counters with Georger Kirby, who has been hit hard by the Blue Jays this season.
The righty has an 8.38 ERA in five career starts against Toronto, and he gave up eight runs over 4.0 IP in Game 3.
Names like Kevin Gausman and Luis Castillo will be available out of the bullpen. Expect any and all levers to be pulled with a World Series berth on the line.
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