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TORONTO – Conservative Leader Stephen Harper’s appearance at the Toronto Blue Jays game Monday night may have messed with the team’s mojo, according to some social media users.

Harper was in attendance for the 4-2 loss against the Cleveland Indians as the Conservative leader campaigned in the city.

Prior to the game, Harper was greeted by Blue Jays great Roberto Alomar and took in batting practice.

Harper stuck around for a few innings of the game too.

The Jays were looking to get their 22nd win in August, and to capitalize on the team’s 1.5-game lead in the American League East.

It appears Harper may have messed with the team’s mojo and Blue Jays fans on social media don’t want Harper to attend Tuesday night’s game.

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Reaction following last night’s loss:

Stephen Harper is banned from all #BlueJays games. — Joseph Fearuzzi (@josephfearuzzi) September 1, 2015

*checks to see Harper and his badjuju are far far away from any Blue Jays activities today* — JP (@JPBoutros) September 1, 2015

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Stephen Harper should be banned from all Blue Jay games. I blame him for the loss. #bluejays #Harpercostusthegame — Lyn Artmont (@Lyn3333) September 1, 2015

So the Harper campaign bus was at the Blue Jays game and the Jays lost. Stephen Harper: tough on baseball. — Liana K (@redlianak) September 1, 2015

Great Harper starts a #BlueJays recession — Paul W Bromby (@PaulBromby) September 1, 2015

Okay well that's the last time The #BlueJays let Stephen Harper watch a game lol, no wonder Josh couldn't hit they were chanting NDP haha — Chad (@GeneralStar489) September 1, 2015

I am 100% blaming that #bluejays loss on Stephen Harper being in the crowd. He devours souls and is an all-around party pooper. — Sue Ellen Baldwin (@SueEllenBaldwin) September 1, 2015

Tonight, sadly the Blue Jays had a 2 run deficit to Cleveland. Ironically Harper was in attendance and he knows deficits all too well. — Cory Judson (@CoryJudson) September 1, 2015

Blame it on Harper's attendance. https://t.co/S3oPt189RN — Tom Legrady (@tomlegrady) September 1, 2015

Blaming Stephen Harper on every Blue Jays loss for the rest of 2015. — Chase Ruttig (@ChaseRuttig) August 31, 2015

Stephen Harper's presence at the #bluejays game obviously factored in the loss. Must vote out in order to have chance at World Series win. — Rexin (@shuswaptrekker) September 1, 2015

So Harper was at the @BlueJays game tonight. How'd that go? #cdnpoli — Darren Garbutt (@Darren_Garbutt) September 1, 2015

Harper at the game, we lose. Mulcair at the game, we lose. Come to a game, Justin. If we win, I'll vote for you… #BlueJays #cndpoli — Calum Shanlin (@calumshanlin) September 1, 2015