Mariners Edge Blue Jays 6-2, Take 3-2 ALCS Lead, One Win From World Series
Seattle Mariners beat Toronto Blue Jays 6-2, taking 3-2 ALCS lead. Suárez's grand slam and Raleigh's homer put them one win from their first World Series.
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Overview
- The Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2, taking a 3-2 ALCS lead and moving one win away from their first World Series appearance.
- Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, significantly contributing to the Mariners' 6-2 win and their crucial 3-2 series lead over the Blue Jays.
- Cal Raleigh, a switch-hitting catcher, hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning, further solidifying the Mariners' lead in Game 5 against the Blue Jays.
- Blue Jays' George Springer left Game 5 in the seventh inning after being hit on the right kneecap, impacting Toronto's lineup as they fell behind in the series.
- Game 6 of the ALCS is scheduled for Sunday night in Toronto, where the Mariners will have the opportunity to clinch their first World Series berth.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this baseball game with a neutral, factual approach. They focus on reporting the key plays, scores, and significant moments without employing loaded language or subjective interpretations. The coverage prioritizes objective game details, allowing readers to understand the events as they unfolded on the field.
"The Seattle Mariners moved within a victory of the first World Series trip for a franchise that started play in 1977."
Chicago Tribune"The Mariners became the first home team to win in the series and moved within a victory of the first World Series trip for a franchise that started play in 1977."
Associated Press"A fiery Scherzer turned back the clock with his vintage pitching performance and Andrés Giménez homered and drove in four runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat Seattle 8-2 on Thursday to even the American League Championship Series at two games apiece."
Associated Press"Suddenly, Toronto could not be contained, as Giménez’s blast started a five-run eruption, the rally re-started when Guerrero seared a 105-mph liner into the left field wall, a wild pitch and a Daulton Varsho two-run double eventually providing a 5-2 lead."
USA TODAY"The Blue Jays hit five home runs to rebound from an early deficit, routing the Mariners 13-4 Wednesday night and closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series."
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FAQ
The Mariners lead the ALCS 3-2 and are one win away from reaching their first-ever World Series.
Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam and Cal Raleigh hit a leadoff home run in the eighth inning, both helping secure the Mariners' 6-2 win.
George Springer left Game 5 after being hit on the right kneecap, which impacted Toronto's lineup as they fell behind in the series.
Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday night in Toronto, where the Mariners can clinch their first World Series berth.
No, the Mariners have never appeared in the World Series before this 2025 ALCS, marking this potential berth as their first.
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