Game 6 of the ALCS arrives with the weight of a season hanging in the balance. The Blue Jays, who dominated through the summer months and captured the AL East crown, now find themselves on the edge of getting eliminated. The Mariners hold a commanding 3-2 series lead, and Toronto faces elimination. Manager John Schneider knows there’s no room for error, and his choice for the mound speaks volumes about both desperation and trust: 22-year-old rookie Trey Yesavage will get the ball.

The stakes are immense for a pitcher who debuted September 15 and was facing Mighty Mussels in the minors months ago. Now he’s tasked to start in the playoffs with keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s World Series dreams alive. One loss ends everything. Now, just hours before what could be Toronto’s final game, Y

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