The Blue Jays visit the Mariners tonight for Game 1 of the Championship Series.
The Blue Jays are hoping to reach the World Series for the first time since 1993 and the third time in their history. They are participating in the Championship Series for the first time since 2016.
Meanwhile, the Mariners are in the Championship Series for the first time since 2001. They are the only Major League Baseball organization that has never had the opportunity to play in the World Series.
Although the Mariners threatened first (it took a home plate play to keep Cal Raleigh from crossing the plate), it was the Blue Jays who scored first. On the first pitch he saw, George Springer hit a long ball.
LEADOFF SPRINGER DINGER AND TORONTO ARE AMAZING! pic.twitter.com/Nsx5sANLFc
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We're talking about the first home run to start a game in Blue Jays playoff history.
However, Bryce Miller did well after that. The Blue Jays couldn't get the Mariners' starter to pitch enough, knowing he was on short rest and needed to go into relief as quickly as possible.
However, the same thing happened with Kevin Gausman and the Mariners' hitters: He wasn't throwing many pitches.
However, in this epic pitching duel, Kevin Gausman allowed Cal Raleigh, the Mariners' excellent shortstop with the Blue Jays' starting number, to hit a home run at his expense. Gausman retired all 15 batters in order before Raleigh.
BIG DUMP TRUCK TIES IT! pic.twitter.com/NF9x9QpzgW
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After 5.2 innings and a walk to Julio Rodriguez, John Schneider called for bullpen help. Brandon Little's miss hit allowed Rodriguez to advance to second base.
And what had to happen happened. Polanco made it 2-1 for the Mariners.
Jorge Polanco gives Seattle the lead! pic.twitter.com/l69zN7m01I
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So Bryce Miller pitched six innings on short rest, giving up just one run and forcing several soft contacts from opposing batters.
This is more than could be expected from him under the current circumstances.
The Mariners added a third run in the eighth inning, thanks in part to Randy Arozarena's two stolen bases. Obviously, the Blue Jays lacked emotion at that moment.
That's how the Blue Jays lost, 3-1, and that's how the Mariners took a 1-0 series lead. Next game is tomorrow (5:00 p.m.) and Trey Yesavage will face…someone.
- DAAAA Yankees lose in pregame ceremonies.
The Blue Jays ended their pregame promotional video with another “Yaaah Yankees Lose” from Vladdy. https://t.co/qd0Wf2D9Er
– Talkin Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2025
- Aaron Judge has nothing better to do tonight.
Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo are at MSG tonight pic.twitter.com/34fUHHXvZR
– Mike Ashmore (@mashmore98) October 12, 2025
Victor Robles kicks the ball and the Jays get a runner on second and one out. pic.twitter.com/Ed42xMBXVH
– Talkin Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2025
- Nathan Lux eventually left the game. His condition must be monitored.
Nathan Lux fouled out a pitch straight from his knee, stayed in the game, and then ended the inning with a 12-pitch at-bat. pic.twitter.com/k2C20iowOy
– Talkin Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 13, 2025
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