For a second time this post-season, Trey Yesavage earned a standing ovation from the Rogers Centre faithful as he walked off the mound.

On Sunday, in Game 6 of the ALCS, it was after 5.2 innings of seven-strikeout ball, as he limited the Seattle Mariners to just two runs and six hits on 87 pitches.

Making just his sixth MLB start (regular- and post-season), Yesavage dominated the Mariners early, punching out five of the first eight batters he faced.

With the outing, the 22-year-old rookie set the Blue Jays record for most strikeouts in his first three playoff starts with the team, according to Sportsnet Stats.

He ran into some trouble in the third and fourth innings, though, but relied on his defence to limit the damage. In both frames, he loaded the bases with one out before getting d

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