The Toronto Blue Jays entered the ALCS with high expectations, but their offense vanished in a 3–1 defeat to the Seattle Mariners . After the loss, Vladimir Guerrero Jr . offered a brutally honest take that summed up the night for the Blue Jays. His message , as reported by The Athletic MLB’s Mitch Bannon, was just four words: “We just didn’t hit.” Those words reflected the frustration of a lineup that struggled to deliver when it mattered most.
From the opening inning, the Blue Jays had chances to shift the momentum . They put runners on base but couldn’t produce timely hits. The Mariners’ pitching staff, led by a composed start from Bryce Miller , executed its plan perfectly. Each inning felt like a missed opportunity for the Blue Jays, who grounded into double plays and left