BREAKING: Max Scherzer is poised to take the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners tonight at 7:00 PM PT. This crucial matchup comes after the Blue Jays dropped the first two games of the series, making this an urgent must-win for the team.
Scherzer, known for his fiery competitive spirit, expressed his enthusiasm: “I love it. This is what you play for,” he stated. “You want to have the ball in this situation. You want to be pitching in the postseason.” The veteran pitcher, who signed a $15.5 million, one-year contract with Toronto in February, is making his 26th postseason start and 31st appearance overall.
Despite not pitching since September 24 against Boston, the three-time Cy Young Award winner is determined to showcase his skills. “I expect Max to be Max,” said teammate Chris Bassitt, who recently contributed with 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief. “He will go out there and execute at a very, very high level.”
However, Scherzer’s recent performance raises questions. He has struggled in the postseason, going 0-3 over his last eight starts since the 2019 World Series and posting a 9.00 ERA in his final six outings of the 2025 season. Acknowledging his challenges, Scherzer admitted, “I don’t want to sit here and go backwards and blame injuries for any way I pitched.” He also revealed that neck pain hindered his performance earlier this season.
With pressure mounting, Scherzer’s return could be a turning point for the Blue Jays, who need to win at least two of the next three games in Seattle to extend the best-of-seven series back to Toronto. “We’re a great team,” Scherzer affirmed. “I’ve seen it over and over throughout this year, the number of times we responded in so many different ways. Yes, we lost two games. Yes, obviously these are must-win games. We all understand what’s at stake.”
The Blue Jays and their fans are counting on Scherzer to deliver a standout performance tonight. As the team fights to stay alive in the postseason, every pitch will be critical. Stay tuned for live updates as this high-stakes game unfolds.
