<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUndoubtedly, the game that best exemplified the emotions of the fans was game five in the American League Championship series. A winner takes all game that had a wide range of emotions compacted into one inning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the top of the 7th, an incorrect umpire ruling that put the Texas Rangers ahead sent the fan base into a fit of shock, anger and rage. Beer cans, objects and profanity came from the stands. \u201cIs this how the season would end?\u201d I asked, \u201cWe can\u2019t lose because of this unusual play?\u201d Feelings of fear and devastation started to creep into the fans (including myself) with the call and the actions of some of the unruly fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what happened next was unbelievable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the bottom of the inning three errors loaded the bases and one out later we were tied. The shock of how that unfolded was numbing and myself and other fans were stunned, but when Jose Bautista hit the shot heard around Toronto the stadium shook with excitement. I can honestly say that for a moment it all became a blur as tears, joy, excitement enveloped myself and everyone in the stands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People were screaming, hugging, high fiving and crying. I received a text from RTA sports media student, Jhonattan Ardila, who wrote \u201cthose are the kinds of emotions and stories that only sports can give you\u201d and he is right. At the end of that game hope and excitement had reenergized this city for the first time since the Joe Carter World Series home run in 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regrettably the season ended without a World Championship, as Toronto lost to Kanas City, in the American League Championship Series best of seven 4-2. But even in the final loss the team kept pushing their opponents until the final out. This was reminiscent of the team and the fan base it represented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What this playoff and postseason run did was wet the appetite for competitive baseball in Toronto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We want more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We want to do it again, not in 22 years but next year. This team is built for success now, they have owners with big pockets and a fan base hungry for more. These make a strong foundation for 2016. Next season can\u2019t come fast enough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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