Having been one of his team's best hitters in the postseason, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. impressed in the Fall Classic, batting .333 with 10 hits, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs and 7 runs scored over the course of seven games. Despite his best efforts, however, the Blue Jays fell heartbreakingly short at the final hurdle, losing 5-4 in the decisive Game 7 on Saturday.Soon after the tough loss, Ketel Marte's wife, Elisa, who is also Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s cousin, took to Instagram to send her brother a heartfelt message, encouraging him to stay strong and keep believing in himself."My brother, I have no words to express how proud I am of you. What you did in this postseason was great, it was admirable and worthy of respect. Even though we didn't win the World Series, to me and many you are already a champion.""God wanted it this way, and His plan is always perfect. He knows when and how to reward the effort, discipline, and heart you put into every game.Stay strong, keep believing, because the best of you is yet to come. I am so proud of you, I love you with my soul and I thank God for every step he allows you to take." Elisa posted in Spanish View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"I'm sorry" - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reflects on missing out on World Series glory after heartbreaking Game 7 defeatTaking a three-run lead early in the game, it looked like it was going to be Toronto's night to celebrate for most of Game 7. However, the Dodgers left it extremely late to force extra innings, before clinching their second consecutive World Series title after 11 innings.After the game, an extremely disappointed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. spoke to reporters. As reported by insider Mitch Bannon of "The Athletic", the Dominican was apologetic after the crushing defeat.""I'm sorry. Because we couldn't give that title that we know the entire city wants." Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said, via interpreter Hector LebronWorld Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v Toronto Blue Jays - Game Six - Source: Getty Though they did not get the perfect ending they were craving, Blue Jays fans can definitely be proud of the baseball their team played this season. After resting and recharging in the offseason months to come, Vladimir Guerreo Jr. and company will be looking to fight tooth and nail to win it all once again in 2026.