Ernie Clement was just as devastated as his teammates in the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse after losing the 2025 World Series. But amid the pain, he offered total support for two pitchers who appeared in the final game, Jeff Hoffman and Shane Bieber.

“I’d go to war with Jeff Hoffman every day of the week. I want him on the mound,” Clement said about Hoffman. He echoed a similar sentiment for Bieber: “I want [Shane Bieber] on the mound. Those are guys who I would take a b—-t for.” It’s worth noting that both pitchers each allowed one run during the decisive Game 7.

Clement’s obvious support was directed toward two pitchers who were likely to face criticism, as often happens after losing a big game. He also spoke about how painful the defeat was for the whole group: “I feel for everybody in

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