The Toronto Blue Jays lost the 1st game of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners, who were coming off a 15-inning game. But with a new day, a new game will start, and a new story can be written. To write this story, the Blue Jays are putting up one of the best pitchers they have in their arsenal, Trey Yesavage. And with what we have seen, it is going to be trouble for the batters.

It’s not just fans but even experts like Jake Peavy and Mark DeRosa think the same.

In the recent pergame show, DeRosa said, “He’s got elite stuff. He’s got elite where he releases the baseball from. No one else outside of Justin Verlander is doing that… The Yankees talked about this… They were taken aback by how high his release point was. You’re trying as a hitter to recognize, eliminate pitches… Tell me what this pitch is… is that a split? Because it’s a slider… it all starts to morph together… then you start just hacking.”

Trey Yesavage’s 2025 season reads like a journey through every level of professional baseball rapidly. From Single-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo, he proved his talent against increasingly challenging lineups at every stop. His over-the-top delivery, high release point, and diverse arsenal consistently baffled hitters, producing strikeout rates as high as 44.9 percent.

By the time he reached the Blue Jays clubhouse, fans had witnessed a pitcher who could dominate with precision and deception alike.

Yesavage’s performance in ALDS Game 2 against the Yankees confirmed his talent was more than hype or potential.

Striking out 11 batters over 5 1/3 no-hit innings, he became the first postseason pitcher with nine or more strikeouts and one or fewer walks. His splitter, used 37 percent of the time, induced 11 swings-and-misses and eight called strikes, showing elite command and deception. Every pitch looked the same from his hand, forcing hitters to chase, proving why Yesavage is genuinely dangerous.

So, if Jake Peavy and Mark DeRosa sound convinced, imagine how hitters feel.

Trey Yesavage isn’t just throwing baseballs; he’s throwing unsolvable riddles from a mountaintop. And unless Seattle suddenly learns to hit mirages, the Blue Jays might just script their revenge.

Familiar struggles shown by the Blue Jays after Game 1 loss in ALCS

Toronto Blue Jays fans got a harsh reminder that history has a way of repeating itself, even when you think it’s finally on your side. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and the rest of the squad stared down the Seattle Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS, only to see familiar ghosts rear their heads: Quiet bats, quick outs, and a stadium-shaking homer from Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez that left the Rogers Centre collectively groaning.

Game 1 of the ALCS saw the Toronto Blue Jays struggle as George Springer’s homer proved lonely. Eight of the first eighteen outs came on early pitches, reflecting their quiet, frustrating offensive pattern. Facing Bryce Miller, pitching on short rest, the Jays couldn’t capitalize, echoing previous postseason misfortunes.

This defeat fits a troubling historical pattern seen in 2020, 2022, and 2023 playoff losses. Cal Raleigh’s sixth-inning homer mirrored past “game-flipping” moments that have haunted the Blue Jays’ October campaigns. If these familiar struggles continue today, as well, the Jays risk letting past failures dictate the series’ emotional momentum.

During the 5th inning today, Jorge Polanco again drilled a 3-run homer, putting Seattle in the lead by 6-3. While he walked off to the dugout with a trident given by his teammates, Louis Varland masked his face in his own jersey. Toronto’s dugout is vehemently searching for answers now…

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer must spark the offense quickly, or history will repeat itself. The Blue Jays cannot rely on past comebacks alone when the Mariners already hold momentum in hand. Fans hope the Jays turn frustration into focus before Seattle fully writes the October script.