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MLB The Show 19 (2019)

Duration: 11:17

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The Blue Jays go to their next destination of the road tour, as they go southeast to Arlington, TX, to face their league rivals, the Rangers. These teams have a short history but it is a rich history, which started in the 2015 ALDS.

Texas came roaring out with two wins on the road to push the Jays to the brink of elimination. But Toronto came back to win three in a row, winning the franchise’s first playoff series since Joe Carter walked off the 1993 World Series versus the Philadelphia Phillies.


It’s the drama that unfolded during the final game of that series that gave birth to this rivalry. A bat flip, a three-error inning, and an extended beer can toss were all featured before the Jays won 6-3 advancing to the ALCS.

In the top of the seventh in game five Russell Martin failed to properly throw the ball back to pitcher Aaron Sanchez. It hit off Shin Soo Choo’s bat and rolled into foul territory. Rougned Odor, who was on third, bolted home despite the umpire calling the ball dead, scoring the go ahead run.

At first he was sent back to third but the Rangers manager Jeff Banister protested the call.

After the umpires conversed Odor was awarded home, Texas went up 3-2 – and a sold out crowd showed their disapproval for the call.

On the broadcast the MLB commentators clearly explained the rule and how indeed the right call was made (Rule 6.03A). But the majority of the 49,742 fans in attendance did not have such insight and thought the Texas Rangers had taken a late inning lead on a questionable call.

The Blue Jays faithful let their displeasure be known.

First came the boos, but soon after projectiles started to rain down. During the 18 minute delay angry fans tossed rally towels, water bottles, and beer cans. Luckily no one was seriously injured but 39 fans were ejected and the league almost ordered both teams off the field.

The roller coaster of emotions continued for Jays fans as Toronto tied the game after a trio of errors by the Rangers and a bloop single by Donaldson. Then Jose Bautista came to the plate.


Tied at three Bautista launched the most important Blue Jays home run in more than two decades. The Jays slugger emphatically tossed his bat, standing in awe of his “no-doubter” shot. Toronto held on to the 6-3 lead and advance to the ALCS.



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