The reality of tonight’s game is why we can’t use the term “must-win game” in mid-summer. The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves painted into a corner entering game three of the ALDS against the Texas Rangers, where they’ll send Marco Estrada to the mound to face the lefty Martin Perez.
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The Blue Jays have simply been outplayed in games one and two, regardless of the potential gripes with umpiring and managerial decisions. Their fundamental game has not be sound, while their offensive explosions have yet to be seen.