Naylor is the fourth Canadian-born player to hit a home run in their home country during the playoffs. Russell Martin and Michael Saunders both did it for the Blue Jays in 2016, and Montreal-born Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined the club earlier this month in Toronto’s Division Series win over the New York Yankees.

Political tensions remain high between the United States and Canada, making this a striking moment for the Toronto Blue Jays to be dominating the New York Yankees in October.

Just when Guerrero seemed destined for free agency, Toronto made an offer he couldn't refuse. Now the Jays are in the ALCS.

Now, with their team up 2-0 on the Blue Jays in the best-of-seven ALCS, B.C.'s Mariners fans have a lot to cheer for as the series shifts to Seattle for Game 3 on Wednesday. “I will admit I do enjoy when the Blue Jays are competitive because it spices up the conversation of baseball," O'Reilly said.

The Leafs moved up the start time of their Monday game to 2 p.m. to avoid conflicting with Game 2 of the ALCS.

If all goes perfectly for the Mariners, Bryan Woo wouldn’t have to pitch in the ALCS, with George Kirby tabbed to start Game 3 on Wednesday and Luis Castillo already announced as Seattle’s Game 4 starter.

Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco ties Ken Griffey Jr. with go-ahead ALCS Game 2 homer to put team ahead by 3 runs.