Vlad Guerrero Jr. continued his impressive playoff performance on Sunday night at Rogers Centre, hitting his sixth home run of the postseason. This solo shot in the fifth inning tied him with Jose Bautista and Joe Carter for the all-time career playoff home run record for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bautista was present at the sold-out stadium, celebrating his 45th birthday and throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. Guerrero's achievement is particularly notable as he had not hit a home run in any previous playoff appearances before this year. Earlier in the playoffs, Guerrero set a new franchise record for the most home runs in a single postseason with five. His current total of six homers makes him the 14th player in Major League Baseball history to hit six home runs in the first 10 games of a postseason. Guerrero has been a key player for the Blue Jays, hitting three home runs against the Seattle Mariners after also hitting three against the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. In addition to his home runs, Guerrero has recorded nine extra-base hits in the playoffs, placing him just behind Paul Molitor, who holds the record for the most in a single postseason with 10 in 1992. Devon White also had nine extra-base hits in 1993, the last time the Blue Jays won the World Series. Guerrero's performance has been a significant factor in the Blue Jays' playoff run, and he continues to make history with each game.
Guerrero Ties Blue Jays Playoff Home Run

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