The Seattle Mariners claimed a 3–1 victory on the road in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
Fresh off a 15-inning Game 5 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS on Friday, No. 2 seed Seattle returned to action against the top-seeded Blue Jays, who had several days off after defeating the New York Yankees 3–1 in their series last Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Cal Raleigh finished 2-of-4 at the plate with a solo home run, while Jorge Polanco added two RBI while. Randy Arozarena stole two bases and scored a run in the win.
With starters limited after Friday’s 15-inning game, Seattle ace Bryce Miller delivered a standout performance, setting the tone with a dominant outing. He struck out three over six innings, allowing just two hits and one earned run.
Fans took notice as Raleigh, Miller and the Mariners shined in their Game 1 victory on the road.
The Blue Jays energized the home crowd early as George Springer launched a leadoff home run on the first pitch he saw, giving the team an early spark.
The Mariners answered in the sixth inning with two runs—a 420-foot home run from Raleigh, followed by a Polanco single that brought in Julio Rodríguez to give Seattle a 2–1 lead.
It was déjà vu in the eighth inning as Polanco delivered another RBI single, set up by Arozarena’s two stolen bases, extending the Mariners’ lead to 3–1.
Game 2 of the ALCS is set for 5:08 p.m. ET on Monday from Toronto.
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