Mariners’ home streak meets Blue Jays’ late push in AL showdown
Seattle’s 10-game home win streak faces a Toronto squad eyeing a wild-card lifeline in a high-stakes AL duel.
Seattle’s 10-game home win streak faces a Toronto squad eyeing a wild-card lifeline in a high-stakes AL duel.
m. PT). The Mariners, sitting just behind the AL West lead, need a win to tighten the division race and keep playoff hopes alive.
470 win rate and a chance to reignite their wild-card push in a crowded AL East. 3 runs per game in their last 10 home wins. The Blue Jays, despite their struggles in the AL East, have shown resilience in close games, with a 5-2 record in one-run contests this season.
The series marks the first meeting between the two teams since a 3-1 Mariners sweep in Seattle last June. 20 ERA) to continue their home dominance. 12 ERA), who has allowed just two earned runs in his last two starts.
Both teams enter with bullpens that have been reliable late, but the home-field advantage could tip the scales in Seattle’s favor. Blue Jays manager John Schneider emphasized the importance of stealing a win in a tough division. “We’re fighting for every game right now,” Schneider said.
” The Mariners’ manager, Scott Servais, downplayed the streak but acknowledged the stakes. “Every game matters this time of year,” Servais said. ” The Mariners’ home streak isn’t just a statistical anomaly—it’s a statement.
295 BA, 7 HR). 20 ERA. 220 average in such matchups this season, a potential vulnerability the Mariners could exploit.
For the Blue Jays, this series is a litmus test for their late-season resolve. 470 win rate, Toronto has been outscored by 20 runs over their last 10 games, a trend that underscores their need for a strong finish. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
290 BA, 15 HR) remain their most consistent threats, but the supporting cast has failed to provide consistent production. A series win in Seattle could shift momentum and prove they’re still in the wild-card hunt. The Mariners’ home-field advantage extends beyond the numbers.
T-Mobile Park’s dimensions—331 feet down the left-field line and 390 feet to center—favor power hitters like Raleigh, who has mashed 7 homers at home this season. The Blue Jays, ranked 12th in the AL in home runs, will need to adjust their approach to counter Seattle’s pitching and defensive alignment. Historically, Toronto has struggled in Seattle, going 1-4 in their last five visits to T-Mobile Park, including a 2-0 series loss in June.
Toronto’s late push isn’t just about wins—it’s about proving they can compete outside their division. The Blue Jays rank 10th in the AL in road wins (28-32) and have dropped 12 of their last 18 road games. A strong showing in Seattle could signal a turnaround, while another poor road trip would raise questions about their postseason readiness.
For the Mariners, extending the home streak would send a message to the rest of the AL West: their ballpark is a fortress, and their lineup is peaking at the right time. What’s next: A Mariners win would tighten the AL West race and keep their playoff push on track. A Blue Jays victory could spark a late-season surge in the AL East wild-card hunt.
The series continues tomorrow and Saturday, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in a critical stretch of the season. Read at ESPN
A Mariners home victory would tighten the AL West race and keep playoff hopes alive, while a Blue Jays win could reignite their wild-card push in a crowded AL East. The outcome could shift momentum in both divisions as the postseason picture sharpens. Toronto’s late push adds pressure to Seattle’s division lead, while the Mariners’ home dominance forces Toronto to prove they can win on the road in must-win games.
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