Blue Jays Surge Ahead in World Series Game 3 Behind Kirk's Clutch Homer
Baseball fever gripped Canada as Alejandro Kirk's three-run blast electrified Rogers Centre, propelling the Toronto Blue Jays to a decisive 4-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. The roar extended far beyond the stadium walls—from living rooms in Halifax to community centers in Iqaluit—as Canada's team edged closer to its first championship since 1993.
Anne Murray, watching the 1:30 a.m. Atlantic Time broadcast from her Nova Scotia home, mirrored a nation's hope: "My heart wants this so badly for all of Canada, but I know better than to count chickens in October."
Canada's Baseball Resurgence
The atmosphere crackled with generational significance. Evelyn Attaguile, 94, told reporters: "This feels like '92 and '93 all over again—but louder." Social media erupted with #CanadaRising as the Jays' defense turned bases-loaded threats into scoreless innings.
The Swing Heard Coast-to-Coast
Kirk's fourth-inning heroics came after Bo Bichette's strategic bunt single:
"I just wanted to make solid contact," Kirk said post-game, jersey still damp from celebratory Gatorade. "When I saw it clear the fence... the noise... I'll remember that my whole life."
North-of-the-Border Night Owls
Even in Canada's remote northern communities:
- Yukon bars extended liquor licenses
- Iqaluit's Astro Theatre hosted 200+ fans
- Newfoundland ferry workers clustered around galley radios
As the series shifts to Game 4, tensions soar with historical stakes—no MLB team has rallied from a 3-0 World Series deficit since... well, ever.
Read the full game coverage via The Canadian Press.