Blue Jays Win Game 7 with Guerrero Jr. Leading Charge

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stirred up Toronto sports superstition by wearing an Auston Matthews Maple Leafs jersey ahead of the Blue Jays' Game 7 in the ALCS, a move that unsettled fans due to the Maple Leafs' notorious history of losing seven consecutive Game 7 NHL playoff games. Despite the Leafs' Game 7 curse, Guerrero's confident gesture symbolized solidarity with Toronto's sports community and showed his fearless attitude heading into a crucial game. Guerrero has been a standout performer for the Blue Jays during the playoffs, boasting impressive batting stats and a clutch home run in Game 6 to help force the decisive Game 7. Blue Jays fans and analysts see Guerrero's leadership and performance as pivotal, with hopes that his momentum and belief in the team could overcome historical negative sports karma. Meanwhile, a cameraman captured a memorable pregame moment with Guerrero that was praised for its cinematic quality, highlighting the emotional intensity surrounding the game. The Blue Jays, hosting their first-ever Game 7, aim to break new ground against the Seattle Mariners, who have never experienced a Game 7 themselves, with Guerrero and pitcher Shane Bieber key to their chances.