Mariners host the Blue Jays in ALCS Game 5
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The Mariners are on the cusp of the first pennant in franchise history. With a 6-2 win on Friday in Game 6, Seattle is now a win against the Toronto Blue Jays from advancing to the World Series. At minimum, this is the closest the M's have ever been.
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In a season full of MVP moments for Cal Raleigh, the Mariners’ catcher might have authored his most epic yet. And just a few minutes later, Eugenio Suárez ensured that he’ll never buy a drink in this town again.
Cal Raleigh's 64th home run of the year wasn't his longest. Just the most satisfying. His eighth-inning drive against the Toronto Blue Jays was no sure thing. The ball rose 155 feet above the field on a high arc and had a 6.
The Mariners broke a 25-year drought after beating the Blue Jays 6-2 at home in Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday night.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider was not happy with how Mariners fans reacted to former Astros star George Springer getting hit in the knee in Game 5 of the ALCS.
Game 5 started hot. A trend continues where in every game, there has been a run scored by the end of the second inning.
Seattle put in Matt Brash to relieve Miller, and it ultimately backfired, with the righty reliever giving up an RBI double to Toronto outfielder George Springer, which tied the game at 1-1. The following inning — this time with Seattle starter Bryan Woo entering in relief — the Mariners gave up another run, and the Blue Jays took a 2-1 lead.