MLB playoff takeaways: Blue Jays dominate Mariners to cut series deficit

Game 3 of the American League Championship Series was the only MLB postseason matchup taking place on Wednesday, as the Toronto Blue Jays dominated the Seattle Mariners 13-4 in an 18-hit performance to cut the series deficit to 2-1.

Here are the key takeaways from Wednesday’s game:

George Kirby allows a career-high eight runs in start

Kirby was roughed up by Toronto’s offense, allowing eight hits — including three home runs — and eight runs over just four innings. The eight runs marked a career high for him in a single game.

Despite a strong start — giving up just one hit and striking out two batters over the first two innings — things unraveled in the third, as Kirby surrendered five runs and lost control of the outing.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ties José Bautista in Blue Jays postseason history

Guerrero Jr. delivered a historic performance in Game 3, launching his fourth home run of the 2025 postseason. The blast tied José Bautista’s franchise record set in 2015 for the most homers in a single postseason.

On the night, Guerrero went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, including a solo home run off Kirby in the third inning and doubles in both the fifth and eighth innings.

Guerrero's perfect hitting night was notable after he was hitless through the first two games of the ALCS, going 0-for-7.