Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is living up to his reputation as a Yankee killer — and then some.
Through two games in the ALDS, the Toronto Blue Jays ’ biggest slugger is 6-for-9 (.667) with two home runs, six RBI and a 1.933 OPS.
His grand slam in Toronto’s 13-7 win in Game 2 was the first in Blue Jays postseason history.
Guerrero’s offensive excellence is among the main reasons the Yankees are down 0-2 in the best-of-five series and enter Tuesday night’s Game 3 in the Bronx on the brink of elimination .
“My emotions are neutral right now,” Guerrero said Monday during a workout at Yankee Stadium. “It’s not time to celebrate. It’s not time to put your head down. It’s not over. There’s a lot of work to do still.”
Guerrero’s torrid start to the season has further elevated his status as