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Guerrero, Vladimir, Jr.

Unstoppable Force vs. the Immovable Object: Canadians Cheer on the Blue Jays

Strategic Insights

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The stage is set for the biggest game in Toronto baseball in 32 years as the Blue Jays face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. With the series tied 1-1 going into Game 2, all eyes are on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is expected to etch his name in history with a big performance. Meanwhile, American media is abuzz with predictions and predictions of a Dodgers win, but some experts believe the momentum is with the Blue Jays.

Key Takeaways:

  • 18 out of 19 baseball executives, managers, and coaches polled predicted the Dodgers would win the series, with only one siding with the Jays.
  • 80% of unaffiliated fans in a reader poll conducted by The Athletic said they're cheering for the Blue Jays, while 20% support the Dodgers.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is expected to be a key player in the series, with ESPN writers predicting he has the chance to etch his name in the history books.
  • Despite predictions of a Dodgers win, some experts believe the Blue Jays have momentum, with Cranky Jays fans anticipating some fireworks in Toronto.
  • The Blue Jays' chances of winning the series being picked apart by American media, with many writers and personalities predicting a Dodgers win.

Statistics:

  • 80% of unaffiliated respondents in The Athletic's reader poll said they're cheering for the Jays (The Athletic)
  • 18 out of 19 baseball executives, managers, and coaches predicted the Dodgers would win the series (ESPN)
  • 20% of unaffiliated fans in The Athletic's poll said they'd be in favour of the Dodgers (The Athletic)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the best hitter this post-season, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic (The Athletic)
  • Air Corgi, the prophecy-predicting dog, predicted the Jays would win in seven games but lose the ALCS in six games to the Seattle Mariners (The Athletic)

Sources:

  • ESPN: Jeff Passan, Jorge Castillo, David Schoenfield
  • The Athletic: David Lengel, Jen McCaffrey
  • Cranky Jays fans: David Lengel, The Guardian
  • Los Angeles Times: Bill Shaikin
  • The Flippin' Bats podcast: Ben Verlander
  • Air Corgi: The Athletic

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