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MLB·RECAP·September 17, 2026 05:06 PM ET

Blue Jays answer with 5-1 home win, trim series to 2-1

Guerrero Jr.'s home run jacket moment resurfaced.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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What happened: Toronto cut into the series after opening the set in a 2-0 hole before first pitch. The win also landed with renewed attention on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s home run jacket moment in Toronto.

Why it matters: The result kept Toronto from falling three games down in the set and gave the Blue Jays a chance to make the series tighter. A 5-1 finish also offered a steadier response after the first two games went the other way.

By the numbers: Toronto finished plus-four on the scoreboard and moved the series from 0-2 to 1-2.

What to watch: The next point to watch is whether Toronto can build on the 5-1 result and shave the 2-1 series score again.

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