With their season on the line, the Blue Jays were down 2-0 to the Twins but had runners on second and third with two outs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stood as the tying run at second, Bo Bichette at bat. The count ran full after a few aggressive swings and a wild pitch. Toronto fans held their breath as tension built. Then, in a stunning turn, Guerrero got picked off second base. Carlos Correa crept behind him as Sonny Gray readied to pitch. It appeared to be a planned timing move. Guerrero didn’t notice Correa creeping, and when Gray turned and fired, Correa applied the tag.
Guerrero tried a desperation swim move back to the bag, but he was clearly out. The ump called it on the spot, and review confirmed it. The inning ended without the pitch being thrown, killing a big scoring chance. Guerrero pleaded his case, but the mistake was his. As the tying run, he can’t afford to lose focus like that. Bichette had forced a full count and might’ve walked to load the bases. Instead, the threat ended with Guerrero walking off shaking his head. Another playoff miscue for Toronto, and this one might sting the most.