Mariners Take Series Lead, Defeat Blue Jays in Thrilling Game 5
SEATTLE, WA – The seattle Mariners surged to a 3-2 series lead over the Toronto Blue Jays with a dramatic 6-2 victory in Game 5 on Thursday. A late-game grand slam by Eugene Suarez sealed the win for Seattle, sending T-Mobile Park into a frenzy and shifting the momentum as the series heads to Toronto.
The game remained tightly contested thru eight innings, featuring stellar defensive plays from both sides. After falling behind early due to a Eugene Suarez home run in the second, Toronto battled back, tying the game in the fifth with a double from George Springer and taking the lead in the sixth on a single by Ernie Clement. However, Cal raleigh answered for the Mariners in the eighth, launching his 64th home run of the season – and fourth of the playoffs – to tie the score.
The decisive moment came in the bottom of the eighth. After Polanco and Naylor earned bases on balls and Arozarena was hit by a pitch, Suarez stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded and delivered a grand slam, extending Seattle’s lead to 6-2. The Mariners now hold a 3-2 advantage in the series, with Games 6 and 7 scheduled to be played in Toronto. Gausman started for the Blue Jays and Miller for the Mariners. Seattle showcased strong defense, highlighted by two stunning double plays completed by Naylor and Raleigh.
