SEATTLE – When your back is against the wall, there’s only one way out: Start throwing punches.

That’s how Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman described his team’s situation ahead of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, and Toronto did exactly that on Wednesday night, answering the noise and electricity of the Emerald City with a thunderous performance of its own.

Andrés Giménez, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger all homered as the Blue Jays displayed the blend of power and perseverance that has defined their season, securing a 13-4 victory over the Mariners at T-Mobile Park -- a convincing statement that this fight is far from finished.

In the history of best-of-seven postseason series, teams that have won Game 3 when facing a 2-0 deficit

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