In a rare postseason moment, Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally saw his hot streak interrupted during Game 4 of the ALDS. Facing elimination, the New York Yankees turned to rookie Cam Schlittler, who stepped up with a clutch fifth-inning strikeout that froze one of baseball’s hottest bats. It was the first time Guerrero has struck out in the 2025 playoffs, and it came at a pivotal moment with the Blue Jays holding a slim lead.
Heading into Game 4, Guerrero had been nearly unstoppable. He entered the night hitting .615 with three home runs and nine RBIs through the first three games of the Yankees vs. Blue Jays ALDS series. He had gone 16-straight postseason plate appearances without a strikeout. That streak came to an end when Schlittler delivered a 97-mph fastb