Overview
- The trio performed after the fifth inning of Game 2 at Rogers Centre with the score 1–1; the Dodgers later won 5–1.
- MLB has staged the Stand Up to Cancer in-game tribute since 2009, with players, staff and fans holding placards aired live on FOX.
- Some viewers criticized the timing on social media, urging MLB to place such performances pregame and noting baseball lacks a halftime show.
- Joe Jonas responded lightheartedly to the complaints by commenting “Why these guys ?” on MLB’s Instagram post about the appearance.
- Blue Jays veteran Kevin Pillar said in a podcast appearance that the concert felt out of place following the emotional tribute, and no change to MLB’s SU2C timing has been announced.