The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a massive Game 4 in the World Series on Tuesday. Toronto has lost back-to-back games in the series. A Major League Baseball writer is calling for Toronto to shake things up in the batting order, in order to get the offense going again.
“Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hasn't driven in anybody but himself in the past 10 games. The Jays need to get him more at-bats with RISP and pitchers working out of the stretch. If George Springer is out, I'm moving Bo Bichette ahead of Guerrero in the lineup,” The Athletic's Stephen Nesbitt posted to X, formerly Twitter.
George Springer got hurt and left Game 3 of the World Series Monday night. He underwent an MRI. The Blue Jays lost a heartbreaking 18-inning game, 6-5, to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Game 4 pits Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, against Toronto's Shane Bieber. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1.
Blue Jays hope the bats get going in Game 4
Toronto showcased some high-octane offense to get into the World Series. The Blue Jays powered past the New York Yankees in the ALDS. They also posted runs at a strong pace to battle past the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS.
Toronto's offense was there once again in Game 1 of the World Series. The Blue Jays scored 11 runs in Game 1. The team however has managed just six total runs in the last two games.
The Blue Jays are refusing to give up, despite the recent struggles.
“The Dodgers didn’t win a World Series today,” Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after Game 3, per the Associated Press. “They won a game.”
The Blue Jays would love to have instant offense in Game 4. Toronto had to use nine pitchers on Monday, but still couldn't stop the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs, and Freddie Freeman hit the walk-off homer to win the game.
“We tried. We did everything we could. They did the same thing,” Guerrero said. “But in the end, they came away with the victory.”
Blue Jays fans hope something changes for the better for their team on Tuesday.
