One big swing can drastically alter the outcome of a postseason contest more than stringing consecutive hits together can. Who would’ve thought?
Certainly not the 2023 Toronto Blue Jays, who managed to muster just one run in 18 innings against the Minnesota Twins while being swept out of the American League wild-card series on Wednesday for the third time in four seasons.
The old saying used to be that manufacturing runs was crucial to winning in the playoffs. That remains true in certain situations. But these days, the chances of enjoying a deep postseason run are much higher if you out-homer your opponent.