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Mariners Stun Blue Jays with Dramatic 8th Inning Comeback
18 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Mariners rally from 2-0 deficit with 6-run 8th inning
- Cal Raleigh ties game with leadoff homer, Suárez hits grand slam
- Mariners one win away from first World Series appearance
On October 18, 2025, the Seattle Mariners found themselves on the brink of their first-ever World Series appearance after a stunning 8th inning comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.
For the first seven innings, the Mariners had struggled to generate any offense, trailing 2-0. But in the bottom of the 8th, catcher Cal Raleigh led off with a game-tying solo home run, sparking a rally. After two walks and a hit batter, third baseman Eugenio Suárez stepped up and delivered the decisive blow, launching a grand slam to give the Mariners a 6-2 lead.
The Mariners, who have never won a pennant in their 49-year history, are now just one win away from reaching the World Series. Their improbable comeback in Game 6 has them on the verge of making franchise history.
