Beyond The Score: Blue Jays vs Mariners ALCS Game 4 – Quit Isn’t In Their DNA

Watching last night’s game truly struck me for the first time—the Blue Jays might actually make it to the World Series. Just think about it: after years of disappointment, endless planning, and countless “what ifs,” this could finally be the moment when the dream becomes reality. Of course, we can’t get ahead of ourselves, but what we can do is fully appreciate how impressive that win was. The Blue Jays crushed the Seattle Mariners 8-2 to even the ALCS at 2-2.

The Jays fell behind early once again, but it was short-lived. Andrés Giménez blasted a massive two-run homer to seize a 2-1 lead, sparking the team’s momentum. From that moment on, the Blue Jays kept the pressure on. Scherzer, looking like his prime self, came within one out of pitching six strong innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added the exclamation point with a powerful home run. He’s rapidly establishing himself as one of the most dominant playoff performers in the league. For anyone who doubted him or questioned his contract, silence is now the only response. At this stage, he is unquestionably one of the best players in the world.

With the series tied 2-2, anything can still happen—especially with Game 5 back in Seattle tonight. But reclaiming home-field advantage is huge, giving the Jays even more confidence than before. And let’s be clear: no one in Seattle wanted to see them return to Toronto, being 2-0 there or not. The stadium will be electric no matter how game 5 unfolds.

It’s wild to think about how this story will end. We can’t predict it, but one thing’s certain: the Jays have made it thrilling and fun to watch. Instead of folding in Seattle, they took control of the series—and with what Toronto fans have witnessed in the past that means everything.