Seattle Mariners fans on cloud nine as epic 7-run comeback vs. Toronto clinches ALDS berth: “In chaos we trust”, “Still in shock after that comeback”

The Seattle Mariners, in an October classic that will live long in our memory, erased a seven-run deficit to stun the Toronto Blue Jays and advance to the American League Division Series.

The narrative of Game 1 of the Wild Card Series was straightforward, relatively speaking, with the Mariners punishing Alek Manoah early on and scoring three runs in the first en route to a comfortable 4-0 win.

Game 2, however, was a rollercoaster of emotions. Teoscar Hernández homered twice and scored four runs as the Blue Jays raced to an 8-1 lead inside five innings.

Going into the sixth, the Mariners were at risk of getting steamrolled. Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman was cruising and didn’t allow a hit until the fifth, notching six strikeouts against just one walk.

Aided by Carlos Santana’s three-run homer, Seattle turned an unworkable 8-1 deficit into a much more manageable 8-5. Danny Jansen’s RBI single added to Toronto's tally, making it 9-5 but the Mariners were far from done.

Cal Raleigh hit an RBI single before J.P. Crawford scored a game-tying three-run double in the eighth. Blue Jays center fielder George Springer was carted off the field after he collided with shortstop Bo Bichette while trying to catch Crawford’s attempt.

Adam Frazier scored the match-winning go-ahead double to make it 10-9, helping the Mariners complete one of the greatest comebacks of all time. It was the biggest road comeback win in playoff history and the largest in a series clincher.

Unsurprisingly, Seattle fans were ecstatic after the game.

"Never, ever count us out." - Seattle Mariners

"J.P. Crawford ties the game with a 3-run double. #postseason" - MLB

"Largest postseason comeback wins: 1929 WS G4 A’s: trailed by 8 runs; 2022 ALWCS G2 Mariners: trailed by 7 runs; 2008 ALCS G5 Red Sox: trailed by 7 runs" - Sarah Langs

"Ain't no party like a comeback party. #EmbraceTheChaos" - Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners set up ALDS clash with Houston Astros

The Mariners have secured an ALDS showdown with the AL West champions Houston Astros. While the Wild Card Series was the Mariners’ first postseason outing in 21 years, the comeback win vs. the Blue Jays ensured that Seattle will now host a playoff game for the first time since the 2001 ALCS.

The Mariners will return to T-Mobile Park for ALDS Game 3 on Saturday, and if necessary, Game 4 on Sunday in the best-of-five series.

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