The Toronto Blue Jays have had a great run until now in the 2025 postseason. They beat the Yankees comfortably, but they seem to be struggling against the Mariners. After a tough loss in Game 1 of the ALCS, Game 2 is not off to a great start, and the umpires might have played a big part in the Mariners taking the lead.

The first inning of Game 2 went for 33 pitches, and the Seattle Mariners also scored 3 runs, but things could have been different if the umpires had made a better call. And as pointed out by Talkin’ Baseball, “Everyone except the umpire knew this should have been strike three.”

The moment that could’ve tilted momentum came early.

When the count was 1–2, Trey Yesavage threw a pitch that appeared to paint the strike zone, but the umpire called it a ball. After that,

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