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Justice: Blue Jays believe they can swing series
- Updated: October 18, 2016
TORONTO — Opportunities? Yes, the Blue Jays have had a few. That’s the thing that still gives them hope.
“We don’t have any choice,” catcher Russell Martin said. “We either win or go home, and I don’t want to go home. I don’t think anyone in this clubhouse wants to go home.”
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The Blue Jays lost a third straight game to the Indians on Monday night — a 4-2 loss in Game 3. Another close one.
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They’ve lost three in a row by scores of 2-0, 2-1 and now 4-2. In the end, that does not matter.
Cleveland holds a 3-0 lead in the American League Championship Series and can eliminate Toronto as soon as Game 4 on Tuesday afternoon at Rogers Centre.
“Surprised? Nothing much surprises me anymore in this game,” Martin said. “But I definitely was expecting to score some more runs. Maybe we’re just saving it for Games 4, 5, 6, 7. I hope so. We’ve got another one tomorrow. It’s not over. That’s the attitude I’m taking.”
Monday’s game had the look and feel of the others. Even after Indians starter Trevor Bauer was forced out with a bloody right pinkie with two out and two runners on base in the bottom of the first inning.
The Blue Jays had an opportunity. In dozens of other games this season, they would have capitalized on the opportunity.
“On any given day, if you want to face …
