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Toronto Blue Jays: Reflecting on 10 Key Moments from Wild Card Game

By Vinnie

Oct 19, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Fans line up to enter Rogers Centre prior to game three of the ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Fans line up to enter Rogers Centre prior to game three of the ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Kansas City Royals. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Ezequiel Carrera (3) runs out a double during the second inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Carrera’s Clutch RBI

There were questions on if he should bunt and squeeze Saunders home? The Orioles were playing in and Saunders is not a strong runner, so maybe not, but Carrera squared for a bunt on his first pitch, however, the ball was up and away.

Carrera is a bunt for a single specialist so maybe the Jays would force the issue here. Also, why not bring in Dalton Pompey to pinch run for Saunders if they were going for the squeeze?

The Jays scratched the thought of a bunt and two pitches later he connected, hitting a single to centre scoring Saunders to tie the game. This is something he’s done before for the Jays and he showed up again when it meant the most. You can’t expect much more from the number nine hitter.

Next: 7. JD Barehanded Grab and Gun

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