Rookie Yesavage Gets the Nod as Jays Face Elimination
With their season on the line, the Toronto Blue Jays are turning to rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage to start Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners.
Yesavage, 22, has impressed in his brief MLB debut, blazing through the minors this year before earning a call-up in September. However, he struggled in his ALCS debut, allowing five runs over four innings in Game 2 as the Mariners evened the series.
Jays Dealing with Key Injuries
The Jays are also dealing with injury concerns to several key players. All-Star outfielder George Springer left Game 5 with a right knee contusion, and his status for Game 6 remains unclear. Meanwhile, star shortstop Bo Bichette was left off the ALCS roster as he continues to rehab a left knee sprain.
"It's right where we want to be," said utility player Ernie Clement. "That was kind of our goal coming here. Getting back to Toronto. Obviously we wanted this game to go a little different, but I think we're in a great spot. We got a chance. That's all we need."
Mariners Riding High After Epic Comeback
On the other side, the Mariners are riding high after their stunning comeback in Game 5. Trailing 2-1 in the 8th inning, Seattle erupted for a grand slam to take the lead and eventually win 6-2, putting them on the brink of their first World Series appearance.
"Our guys, they know what it takes to fight from this position," said Mariners manager Dan Wilson. "That's been sort of a key to our entire season, really, has just been their ability to be resilient, to fight back, to fight hard, and fight from inning one to nine."
TL;DR
- Rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 6 for the Blue Jays with their season on the line
- Toronto also dealing with injuries to George Springer and Bo Bichette
- Mariners riding high after epic 8th-inning comeback in Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead