John Schneider could not remain silent after the agonizing Game 5 loss to the Seattle Mariners, a defeat that gave the Mariners a 3-2 series lead as the Blue Jays head home. However, before their rivals land in Toronto, Schneider was crystal clear, stating that starting Sunday, his team will seize control of the ALCS.
Schneider’s warning was tough and direct: “We’re going to f—– get after it on Sunday,” knowing that a loss in Game 6 would mean elimination from the ALCS and end their bid for the World Series. Notably, the Blue Jays have only managed two road victory in the series against the Mariners, having lost the first two games at home.
Schneider reminded reporters that his team has a strong track record of winning back-to-back games at home this season: “We’ve won two games in a row