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**Summary:**

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a well-documented history of disliking the New York Yankees, partly stemming from past grievances involving his father and a perceived slight when he was younger. Despite his overall career OPS of .861, he boasts a significantly higher .918 OPS against the Yankees, including a 1.007 OPS this season. As the Blue Jays prepare for the ALDS against the Yankees, stopping Guerrero will be crucial, especially against Game 1 starter Luis Gil, against whom Guerrero has a 1.351 OPS. While Guerrero excels against the Yankees in the regular season, he hasn’t replicated that success in the postseason, where he is 3-for-22. The Blue Jays hope Guerrero can overcome this postseason slump and play freely without excessive pressure, as they believe in his talent and have committed to him long-term.

**News Article:**

**Guerrero Jr.’s Yankees Dominance: Personal or Just Good Hitting?**

TORONTO – As the Toronto Blue Jays gear up for a crucial ALDS matchup against the New York Yankees, one player looms large: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Known for his vocal disdain for the Bronx Bombers, Guerrero Jr. boasts impressive regular-season stats against the Yankees.

The roots of Guerrero’s animosity stem from past events, including a failed deal involving his father and an incident early in his life when a Yankee’s representative asked him to leave the field prior to a game. Whatever the cause, the numbers speak for themselves: Guerrero Jr.’s career OPS of .861 jumps to a remarkable .918 when facing the Yankees. This season, that figure soared to 1.007 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 13 games.

“It just happens that I do well against them,” Guerrero Jr. stated matter-of-factly.

The Blue Jays’ Game 1 opponent, Yankees pitcher Luis Gil, is acutely aware of the challenge. Guerrero boasts a 1.351 OPS against Gil. “I try to keep it simple,” Gil said, focusing on his own execution regardless of the batter.

Despite his regular-season success, Guerrero Jr. is still looking for his first postseason win. The Blue Jays are betting on him. Manager John Schneider wants Guerrero to “play free,” easing the pressure on the young superstar.

Can Guerrero Jr. translate his regular-season success against the Yankees to the postseason, or will Gil and the Yankees pitching staff be able to contain him? The ALDS is set to begin on Saturday.

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