Ex-Twin likely to break MLB postseason record in World Series Game 7 after tying feat

Former Twin Louis Varland ties MLB record with Blue Jays- and will likely break it during World Series Game 7

When Blue Jays righty Louis Varland entered World Series Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning to relieve starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while collecting eight strikeouts, the former Twin tied Brandon Morrow (2017) and Paul Assenmacher (1997) for the most games pitched (14) in a single postseason. Varland went on to have a perfect seventh inning with one strikeout and induced a flyout to Miguel Rojas in the eighth before being replaced by Mason Fluharty. The Blue Jays went on to lose the game by a score of 3-1 in epic fashion to force a Game 7.

It'll be all hands on deck for both teams in Game 7. Fans can expect to see a large number of pitchers compete in the ultimate matchup, as both squads will do anything possible to win, and don't have to worry about saving pitchers for another game. Because of that, Varland will almost certainly appear at some point during Game 7, whether Toronto is leading or trailing. Varland has struggled somewhat during the postseason, allowing seven earned runs in his 14 appearances, but he has still been dominant at times. The Blue Jays acquired Varland to be a lockdown high-leverage reliever, so manager John Schneider will want to use him during what will be most competing players' biggest game of their lives.

Louis Varland and Blue Jays preparing for World Series Game 7

Game 7 of the World Series is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. CST on Saturday at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Future Hall-of-Famer Max Scherzer is slated to make the start on the mound for the Blue Jays, while the Dodgers have yet to announce their starting pitcher. Los Angeles might consider starting Shohei Ohtani, as the Dodgers want him to pitch at some point, and it will get messy if he enters as a reliever and Dave Roberts wants to keep his bat in the game.