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Toronto Blue Jays star gets love from his Mexico hometown amid postseason tear

The Toronto Blue Jays might be Canada's team, but they're making a decent case to become Mexico's team, too.While the country doesn't have any major league franchises of its own, support among Mexicans has been spread out across various MLB markets.Toronto's opponent, the Los Angeles Dodgers, has a big stranglehold on the market, partially influenced by the sensational performances of young pitcher Fernando Valenzuela for the franchise in the 1980s and 1990s.But for a younger fanbase, Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk has become a fan favourite.Born in Tijuana, the 26-year-old catcher has been sensational throughout the postseason. A two-time All-Star, Kirk's five home runs in the playoffs are already fourth-most all-time by a Jays player, trailing only Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (seven), and Joe Carter and Jose Bautista (six each).Since making his MLB debut in 2020, Kirk has become a favourite of both fans and his fellow teammates."Kirky does it on both si...


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