Blake Snell Fuels Rivalry with Blue Jays Fans After World Series Triumph
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell appears unconcerned with the animosity brewing from Toronto Blue Jays fans following his team’s recent World Series victory.
The 32-year-old Snell secured his second consecutive World Series Championship with the Dodgers earlier this month, defeating the Blue Jays in a seven-game series. Despite the championship win, the two-time Cy Young Award winner faced criticism for his performance during the series, allowing 10 runs across 13 innings. Following a Game 5 loss, Snell seemingly minimized the Blue Jays’ success, a comment that ignited frustration among their fanbase.
Downplaying Success, Embracing the Heat
After the Dodgers’ 6-1 loss in Game 5, Snell addressed reporters, attributing his performance to misfortune. “That’s just unlucky. I’m not one to make excuses or anything close to that, but that’s just pretty unlucky,” he stated. However, this explanation did little to appease Blue Jays supporters.
Rather than shying away from the backlash, Snell appears to be embracing it. The outspoken pitcher responded to a fan on a recent Twitch stream who teased him about the success Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had against him during the World Series. Instead of ignoring the comment, Snell playfully mocked the Blue Jays’ defeat.
“He in Cancun,” Snell quipped, suggesting Guerrero was already enjoying a vacation. “Go pick him up, and then come over this way.”
Acknowledging Guerrero’s Performance, Stirring the Pot
Despite the playful jab, Snell was quick to acknowledge Guerrero’s impressive performance throughout the playoffs. Guerrero hit .397 with eight home runs and 15 RBI in 18 playoff appearances.
“Don’t clip [that],” Snell pleaded, seemingly aware his comments were being recorded and shared. “Let me live my life, please. He had a great series.”
While some view Snell’s response as a harmless bit of banter, many Blue Jays fans are growing increasingly resentful of the Dodgers’ star pitcher. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Bro acting like he did anything 😭😭☠️ Got an A on a group project that he tried to sabotage 😭😭😭☠️.”
Here is a link to a fan’s reaction on X: https://twitter.com/Error343216/status/SLiteOSxrv
A Heated Return to Toronto
The Dodgers are scheduled to face the Blue Jays early in the upcoming season, with a three-game series in Toronto from April 6 to April 8. If Snell is slated to pitch during that series, a chorus of boos is almost guaranteed. The budding rivalry promises to add an extra layer of intensity to what is already a highly anticipated matchup.
