Blue Jays Talk

A Crushing Game 7 Jays Loss Ends the 2025 MLB Season

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Nov 2, 2025
Kevin Pillar, former Blue Jays outfielder, joins the conversation with firsthand insights after the team's heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Dodgers in the World Series. Pillar reflects on the emotional rollercoaster as the Jays fell short, highlighting pivotal moments that shifted the game's momentum. He discusses player bonds and resilience, offering wisdom on using disappointment as motivation. The chat also dives into the futures of key players like Bo Bichette and the prospects of the team moving forward, creating an engaging mix of analysis and heartfelt reflection.
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INSIGHT

One Pitch From History

  • The Blue Jays were a pitch away from a historic World Series win despite many believing just getting there was gravy.
  • Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker stress Yoshinobu Yamamoto's performance was the decisive factor in the series outcome.
INSIGHT

Chances Not Converted

  • The Jays had repeated chances but failed with men in scoring position across the series and especially Game 7.
  • Kevin Barker highlights a 3-for-17 line with runners in scoring position as the critical shortfall.
ANECDOTE

The Clement Fly That Almost Won It

  • Jeff Blair recounts the ninth-inning sequence where Ernie Clement almost won it with a deep fly that looked gone.
  • The play instead set up Miguel Rojas' game-tying homer and a crushing late turn of events.
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