Let's rank all four of the Blue Jays' dingers from ALDS Game 2
The Rangers made it interesting with a late rally, but in the end, the Blue Jays held on for a 5-3 win in ALDS Game 2 and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. And, while five solid innings from
The Jays took
And, because the only thing more American (or Canadian) than the long ball is the grand tradition of ranking things, it got us thinking: Which dinger was the very best? Before we let you decide, allow us to offer our humble opinion -- which is, of course, backed by infallible science.
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Carrera hit just six homers all season, and has 11 for his entire six-year career. But, hey, you know what they say: Anybody can be a slugger in October, especially when a fastball is left out over the plate.
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Encarnacion, on the other hand, is a bit more accustomed to leaving the yard -- he did it just a couple of days ago, in fact. Sadly, when he took Darvish out to left just a couple batters after Carrera, no parrots were involved, knocking him down a spot or two in the rankings.
2. Tulowitzki, 2nd
The only Toronto dinger that wasn't of the solo variety, Tulo got the scoring started in the second inning with a massive two-run shot to left.
And lo, all of Canada leapt for joy:
1. Pillar, 5th
This is fairly simple: When you hit a homer on a pitch at your chin, you've earned the top spot.
We've had our say, but now it's your turn -- which homer should reign supreme?