Troy Tulowitzki homers as Blue Jays defeat Rangers in ALDS game three

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Troy Tulowitzki homers as Blue Jays defeat Rangers in ALDS game three
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On October 11, 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays faced the Texas Rangers in game three of the ALDS, needing a win to stay alive in the series. Troy Tulowitzki's sixth-inning home run helped propel the Jays to a 5-1 victory after trailing two games to none. Marco Estrada pitched 6.1 strong innings, allowing one earned run, while the bullpen contributed 2.2 scoreless innings. The Blue Jays rallied after scoring runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings, overcoming multiple double plays to secure the win. This victory allowed the Blue Jays to remain in contention for the series, eventually leading to their advance to the ALCS.

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  • •Blue Jays faced elimination in a must-win game.
  • •Tulowitzki's home run in the sixth extended the lead to 5-0.
  • •Estrada pitched 6.1 innings, allowing one earned run.
  • •Toronto's bullpen combined for 2.2 scoreless innings.
  • •Jays advanced to the ALCS after winning the next two games.
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Eleven Years Ago Today The Blue Jays trailed two games to none in the best-of-five 2015 ALDS against the Rangers. Facing elimination, they pulled off a crucial 5-1 victory. The game remained tense until Troy Tulowitzki homered in the sixth inning. Despite several opportunities to break the game open, the team grounded into four double […]

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