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The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners are going to be fighting each other for a World Series spot. The Dodgers are already there, and it all comes down to Game 7 of the ALCS. The one thing that will be running on high volume today is sports superstitions. And looking at the way the Blue Jays fans are reacting after looking at a certain Guerrero Jr. pic, he might have just cost them the World Series.

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In a recent post by Sportsnet reported, “Vladimir Guerrero Jr. arrives for Game 7 in an Auston Matthews jersey.” Some may say it’s just a jersey, but for fans in Canada, it is the writing on the wall.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. arrived for Game 7 at Rogers Centre wearing an Auston Matthews Maple Leafs jersey. Matthews, the Leafs’ captain, has appeared in seven winner-take-all games, losing all seven contests. Fans immediately reacted on social media, worried the Maple Leafs’ postseason failures might bring bad luck to Toronto baseball.

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The Maple Leafs’ so-called curse stretches back to their last Stanley Cup in 1967 against the Montreal Canadiens. Since then, the team has never reached the Stanley Cup finals, with the last conference final appearance in 2002. Auston Matthews himself has zero goals and only three assists in six Game 7s, highlighting a history of postseason struggles.

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For the Blue Jays, the curse carries extra weight as the franchise seeks its first AL pennant since 1993. Guerrero Jr. leads the 2025 postseason in home runs, hits, RBIs, batting average, and OPS, demonstrating extraordinary form. Fans might worry about superstition, but his historic production suggests he can single-handedly carry Toronto past its sports demons.

Ultimately, the Blue Jays must focus on executing their game instead of fearing curses or symbolic jerseys. Guerrero Jr.’s dominance this October shows he thrives under pressure, evidenced by six home runs and eleven RBIs. Toronto’s long-awaited return to the World Series depends on talent, preparation, and Guerrero Jr.’s exceptional postseason performance, not folklore.

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Blue Jays fans see Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s drip and give up on World Series dreams

In a city where sports superstition runs as deep as hockey history, Toronto finds itself holding its breath once again. The Blue Jays, on the verge of a historic American League pennant, are nervously watching their biggest star navigate more than just the diamond. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s choices off the field are suddenly under as much scrutiny as his swing, and fans can’t decide whether to cheer or panic.

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One Mariners fan quipped, “Baaahahaha, doesn’t he know? Thanks from a Mariners fan.” They’re clearly relishing any potential extra mojo after witnessing Toronto’s notorious Game 7 struggles firsthand. The Maple Leafs’ curse, stretching decades, has left fans anxious whenever Toronto teams face high-pressure postseason scenarios. Even a playful comment like this highlights how deeply superstition and history influence reactions to Guerrero Jr.’s choices.

A fan warned, “Someone tell him a Leafs jersey is not what you want to be wearing.” The comment reflects Toronto’s anxiety about the Maple Leafs’ history in must-win Game 7 situations. The Leafs have gone winless in six recent Game 7s, often faltering under postseason pressure. Fans fear that symbolic choices, like Guerrero Jr.’s jersey, might unintentionally carry that same misfortune to baseball.

A fan joked, “Auston Matthews in a Game 7??? We know how that ends up.” The comment reflects the Maple Leafs’ repeated struggles in high-stakes, winner-take-all games over recent seasons.
Auston Matthews, despite being a star, has zero goals and only three assists in six Game 7s. Fans teased, “Somebody should have told Vlad,” worrying that his jersey choice might carry similar bad luck. Toronto’s history of faltering under postseason pressure adds a layer of superstition to Guerrero Jr.’s Game 7 appearance.

One Blue Jays fan wrote, “As a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, I would personally like to congratulate the Seattle Mariners.” The comment shows sportsmanship despite lingering frustration over Toronto’s long playoff drought and looming curse talk. It also reflects how Guerrero Jr.’s Maple Leafs jersey sparked concern about repeating postseason misfortunes. Even in jest, fans acknowledge the Mariners’ historic achievement while secretly hoping Toronto can still reverse the narrative.

A fan joked, “Oh boy. Buddy just made 100% sure they Jays lose tonight.” The comment captures the anxiety surrounding Guerrero Jr.’s Maple Leafs jersey choice before Game 7. Toronto fans fear the infamous Leafs curse might somehow transfer to the Blue Jays’ postseason fate. Even in humor, it reflects how superstition still heavily influences reactions during high-stakes baseball games.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Maple Leafs jersey has ignited more chatter than the Blue Jays’ bats tonight. Toronto fans teeter between superstition and hope, watching history and curses collide in Rogers Centre. Ultimately, baseball wins or loses on skill, not sweaters, proving Vlad controls destiny, not ghostly Leafs.

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