Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: a first series grand slam in club history

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The Blue Jays saw Trey Yesavage pitch like a champion today. A star was born.

Even though the reliever flinched (was Trey Yesavage removed too quickly?), the Blue Jays had built a significant lead in the game. This won the game 13-7 at home and ensured that the Yankees would face elimination.

And among those who helped provide a healthy lead was Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Blue Jays star, who signed a $500 million contract just a few months ago, today hit the first playoff grand slam in franchise history. Nothing less.

Making it 9-0, Junior hit a sure-fire hit that made the difference. And considering the end of the game, it was more important than expected for the Blue Jays.

But above all, Vladdy made sure to make the difference for his club when he needed to. That’s something he’d been criticized for in his first three playoff appearances, and in key moments of his career.

Six hits in two days? Two home runs? Six points produced? Three runs scored? Yes, yes, yes… and yes.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood up at just the right moment and the crowd appreciated it. We saw that the crowd was very vocal for its star, who isn’t going anywhere for the next few years.

The Blue Jays had been unsuccessful in the playoffs in the past. But now, without Bo Bichette, the club is on a roll that leaves no one in the country indifferent.

Will that translate to New York, in the stadium of a “bad team” according to Buck Martinez? That remains to be seen. The next generation will have to rise to the occasion…

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