Blue Jays fans express disappointment, hope after Game 2 loss against Mariners

Blue Jays fans are holding onto hope for a comeback by the team after a disappointing 10-3 loss against the Seattle Mariners on Monday. 

Cheers of “let’s go Blue Jays” and “Jays in seven” could be heard amongst the crowd walking out of Rogers Centre Monday night, as fans spoke of feeling nervous, yet confident, for the games ahead. 

The Mariners lead the American League Championship Series 2-0 in a best-of-seven round for a spot in the World Series. 

The Blue Jays will face off against the Mariners on Wednesday for Game 3 in Seattle. 

Fans of all ages outside Rogers Centre were critical of manager John Schneider’s bullpen decisions on Monday, with some saying rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage should’ve been kept in longer.

Fan Caleb Grant-Lambert said Yesavage had the “situation under control” in the top of the fifth inning, despite letting through a three-run homer by Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez.

He said Schneider should’ve subbed in Louis Varland instead closer to the game’s end.

“It was an interesting game overall, hopefully they can get some momentum in Seattle,” he said. 

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Grant-Lambert said he hopes west coast Blue Jays fans will show up to support the team in Seattle.

Another fan, Todd Stephens, agrees Yesavage should’ve been kept longer in the game, but is hopeful to see results from seasoned pitcher Shane Bieber in Seattle. 

He said there’s still hope in the series, as long as “bats come alive” next game. 

The game got off to a good start, said fan Scott Sangster, only for Blue Jays’ bats to go cold with each inning. 

“We needed to get some hits in there. Let's go! Three games in Seattle, I feel like we’re going to come back here,” he