Baseball Today Blue Jays force ALCS game seven as Dodgers await World Series opponent!
Oct 20, 2025
The Blue Jays pulled off a thrilling victory to force a Game 7 in the ALCS, showcasing some impressive defensive plays. The hosts discuss how this postseason might shift Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s career trajectory, with fan reactions highlighting his emotional postgame moments. They preview the stakes of Game 7, examining team strategies and the pressure players face in high-stakes situations. Exciting predictions include Guerrero becoming a hero and the Mariners making a dramatic comeback to reach the World Series!
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Game Seven Strategy Defines Outcomes
- Game sevens amplify managerial decisions and pressure, creating unique strategic drama.
- Trevor Plouffe and Chris Rose stress that pitching and situational moves define these winner-take-all nights.
Avoiding Spoilers For A Game Seven
- Chris Rose recounts a 2007 travel scramble to avoid hearing a live Game Seven score.
- He avoided airport announcements and watched the game on TiVo to preserve suspense.
Why Pitchers Struggle To Catch Plays
- Trevor Plouffe shares how pitchers' gloves are poorly broken-in and affect fielding on errant throws.
- He jokes pitchers' gloves are tiny pockets made for catching from catchers, not fielding grounders.