Guerrero, Springer Sparks Blue Jays, Who Hit 5 HRs and Cut Mariners’ ALCS Lead to 2-1 With 13-4 Rout

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series, on Oct. 15, 2025, in Seattle. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

SEATTLE—Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer woke up Toronto’s offense as the Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Seattle Mariners 13-4 Wednesday night and closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.

Julio Rodríguez’s two-run, first-inning homer off Shane Bieber put Seattle ahead and stirred thoughts of a possible sweep in the best-of-seven matchup by a team seeking its first World Series appearance/