Cal Raleighs home run helps Mariners beat Blue Jays in ALCS Game 1

Published: Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:48 am

Mariners Edge Blue Jays in ALCS Game 1

The Seattle Mariners secured a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, marking their return to the series after a 24-year absence. The game, played Sunday night, saw the Mariners overcome an early deficit and stifle the Blue Jays' offense.

Toronto's George Springer opened the scoring with a home run on the first pitch thrown by Seattle's Bryce Miller. However, the Mariners responded with a strong pitching performance and timely hitting. Cal Raleigh tied the game in the sixth inning with a home run, his ninth in 14 games at Rogers Centre. Jorge Polanco then drove in the go-ahead run with a single later in the same inning and added an RBI single in the eighth.

The Mariners' pitching staff, including Miller, Gabe Speier, Matt Brash, and Andrés Muñoz, proved dominant, holding Toronto to just two hits after the second inning. Miller, the winning pitcher, pitched six innings, striking out three and walking three. Muñoz closed out the game, earning the save.

Toronto's offense, which had been potent in the previous series, struggled to find its rhythm. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., a key offensive player for the Blue Jays, went 0 for 4 after a strong performance in the previous series.

The Mariners' victory comes after a grueling Division Series win over the Detroit Tigers, which required 15 innings and 209 pitches. The Blue Jays, who had a strong showing in their Division Series against the New York Yankees, were unable to replicate their offensive success.

The series is expected to be a competitive one, as both teams are determined to advance.

BNN's Perspective:

This game highlights the importance of pitching depth and the ability to capitalize on key moments in the postseason. The Mariners' ability to bounce back after a tough Division Series and their strong pitching performance, particularly in the late innings, gives them a significant advantage. The Blue Jays will need to adjust their approach and find ways to generate more offense if they want to even the series.

Keywords: Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, ALCS, Cal Raleigh, Jorge Polanco, George Springer, Bryce Miller, Andrés Muñoz, Baseball, MLB, Playoffs, Home Run, Victory, Game 1, Series

Full Story