[ALDS GM3] : Yankees (Rodon) vs Blue Jays (Bieber): 10/06/25, 8:10pm

[Stangstag]

9 minutes ago, ComeTogether said:

Going to my first playoff MLB game tomorrow. 

Jays are resilient.  They will do it!

I'm braving the NYY fans and will wear my BJ gear proudly.  Wish me luck. 

You got this bro. Bring all the good juju

[HomeRunHomer]

6 minutes ago, thatoneguy said:

Would like to see Springer have a game tomorrow. He's been pretty silent in this series with the exception of the home run the other day with a huge lead.

I think Springer is actually hurting or something.  There's no other reason for him to be DH'ing while Santander plays the field.  Hopefully he can put a good game together in game 4.

[Stangstag]

11 minutes ago, Jonn said:

Combination of very shaky defense. A horrible decision to let Judge beat you only to intentionally walk him later. Who knows you walk Judge maybe Bellinger or Rice get the job done but you make those guys beat you. You can't have Judge tie the game in that situation. But yea Barger catches that ball you don't even get to that point. s***** game. Come back and try to fight tomorrow.

I don’t think you intentionally walk the tying run. But I agree, dont give into him there. Interesting insight from Caleb Joseph that Judge was hunting something to pull. Could’ve gone away like Gausman did the other day. But Judge is really fn good.

[Spanky__99]

6 minutes ago, SeranthonySantander said:

Hopefully we knock shitler out in the 3rd tomorrow too

They did last time they faced Schlittler.

[Stangstag]

12 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

Im so glad we dont have a day off and get right back at it tomorrow.  That was the most depressing loss for me since 2015 against KC.  

Dude its one loss, you’re acting like they lost the series.

If this was a game 5 then yeah 100% worst loss of the last few decades. But its not. Its game 3, and we are still up 2-1. 

[Pinkfloid]

8 minutes ago, ComeTogether said:

First time Jays lose a game with a 5 run lead this season. 

What doesn't kill you will make you stronger. 

It's gonna take everyone to win the series. 

 

This is usually the narrative in a knockout game...something that hasn't happened all season suddenly does and it's all over. Thankfully the Jays got this out of the way in game 3 while being up 2-0 in the series; I wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow the script is flipped and the bullpen has a great game to seal the deal.

[McGriff19]

1 minute ago, Pinkfloid said:

This is usually the narrative in a knockout game...something that hasn't happened all season suddenly does and it's all over. Thankfully the Jays got this out of the way in game 3 while being up 2-0 in the series; I wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow the script is flipped and the bullpen has a great game to seal the deal.

 

[HomeRunHomer]

The bullpen has put up great games together before.  I don't see why they can't do it tomorrow. 

[Stangstag]

10 minutes ago, bronson44 said:

I stopped watching but if that was the case, I don't think he should start tomorrow. He might be rattled by the pressure here. Maybe pinch hit later. Clement at 3rd, Schneider at 2nd and Lukes and George in the outfield. Santander dh.

He definitely looked rattled after the error to me. But he’ll play tomorrow. Its probably the right decision.

[McGriff19]

We energized the Yankees tonight. Maybe we win tomorrow but I think its coming down to game 5. Hope im overreacting but it just feels like the Yankees are now going to go on a run.

[abola2121]

2 minutes ago, bronson44 said:

I stopped watching but if that was the case, I don't think he should start tomorrow. He might be rattled by the pressure here. Maybe pinch hit later. Clement at 3rd, Schneider at 2nd and Lukes and George in the outfield. Santander dh.

I just think it's dumb all around to be messing with the defensive chemistry of an elite defensive team. If you have to sacrifice a little on offense (at least on paper) to prevent as many runs as possible, then sobeit.

[Steeljays]

20 minutes ago, G-Snarls said:

Terrible job by Bieber, most of the bullpen and the defense 

That all needs to be better tomorrow 

I agree. He really hasn't looked good except for maybe 1 start. I know to give him some slack because of his injury but not sure he is the real deal. His CY was the covid year and not sure he ever pitched more than 100 innings. 
we need to pay for shut down starters. Unfortunately, Bassit Berrios and max are not it going into next season. 

[FierceBlueJay]

Tough loss. Bieber's lack of velocity up in the zone wasn't going to get the yankees key hitters.

Varland doesn't have much deception or movement on that fastball.

Defense gave them extra outs.

I may go to game 4. 

[Steeljays]

6 minutes ago, McGriff19 said:

We energized the Yankees tonight. Maybe we win tomorrow but I think its coming down to game 5. Hope im overreacting but it just feels like the Yankees are now going to go on a run.

Agree. I hope not but I think this is going to game 5. Our bullpen against the yanks in this school yard of a stadium doesnt make me feel confident. I think it comes down to Gaus having to pitch the game of his life. 

[fellowcanuck]

Tomorrow we win it !!!

[hanton]

"..we come out swinging tomorrow, right off the bat and I think we will"

Ernie

[hanton]

It's 1 game, just feels like more

[Stangstag]

9 minutes ago, hanton said:

"..we come out swinging tomorrow, right off the bat and I think we will"

Ernie

They don’t seem defeated in the post-game interviews. Hopefully come back tomorrow with a statement win against Shitter after his crazy game against the sox.

[Jonn]

Honestly nobody thinks we will win tomorrow so it seems like games like this they find a way.

[G-Snarls]

14 minutes ago, hanton said:

"..we come out swinging tomorrow, right off the bat and I think we will"

Ernie

Ernie Clement is awesome 

[jmomcc]

Is there an argument for gausman on short rest tomorrow? And then start yesavage on normal rest if needed game 5?

[Gen.Disarray]

This game sucked, I'm gutted.  But we could have lost the first 2 and still won the series eventually. Instead we won the first 2 and a stinker or 2 doesn't kill us.

Obviously I wanted the sweep here but now we gotta win 1 game and they gotta win 2. I like our chances. Who knows,  maybe we'll sweep the next series when we're done stuffing these turkeys

[Jonn]

35 minutes ago, Stangstag said:

I don’t think you intentionally walk the tying run. But I agree, dont give into him there. Interesting insight from Caleb Joseph that Judge was hunting something to pull. Could’ve gone away like Gausman did the other day. But Judge is really fn good.

I just don't think you can let Judge be the one to beat you. You take your chances with Bellinger with the bases loaded for sure. None of its ideal. But you can't have the best player on the planet tie the game. If Bellinger and Rice go deep you tip your cap. Its way tougher pill to swallow when you go after Judge with your best stuff and he still takes you deep.

[hanton]

3 minutes ago, jmomcc said:

Is there an argument for gausman on short rest tomorrow? And then start yesavage on normal rest if needed game 5?

the fact Schneider hasn't decided yet means there's a slight chance he surprises us

[Jonn]

2 minutes ago, hanton said:

the fact Schneider hasn't decided yet means there's a slight chance he surprises us

I feel like Gausman on short rest sounds a lot better than whoever they decide to use as the Opener is.

[jmomcc]

5 minutes ago, hanton said:

the fact Schneider hasn't decided yet means there's a slight chance he surprises us

Announce a leftie as an opener and hope they go more rightie and then put in gausman?

[G-Snarls]

10 minutes ago, jmomcc said:

Announce a leftie as an opener and hope they go more rightie and then put in gausman?

 

[G-Snarls]

Tomorrow need

Lukes LF

Springer RF

Santander DH

Or Spinger DH, Lukes and Schneider LF/RF and keep Santander on the bench to pinch hit 

 

 

[M.E.]

My guess is Lauer starts

[Stangstag]

43 minutes ago, Jonn said:

Honestly nobody thinks we will win tomorrow so it seems like games like this they find a way.

Yes. Most people had us losing game 2 because of Fried. 

Realistically Jays should’ve won this game. You get 6 runs off their 2nd best and knock him out in the 3rd, Yanks were dead in the water.

But absolutely nothing went right from a run prevention standpoint for us today. Just could not stop the Yanks from scoring. 

Really want to end this series tomorrow, or else you get an all hands on deck situation for both teams. Game 5 will get crazy.