{"id":16670,"date":"2025-10-17T21:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T04:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=16670"},"modified":"2025-10-17T21:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T04:29:10","slug":"raleigh-suarez-homer-as-mariners-beat-blue-jays-in-game-five-of-alcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2025\/10\/17\/raleigh-suarez-homer-as-mariners-beat-blue-jays-in-game-five-of-alcs\/","title":{"rendered":"Raleigh, Suarez Homer as Mariners Beat Blue Jays in Game Five of ALCS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mariners 6, Blue Jays 2<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/raleica01.shtml\"><strong>Cal Raleigh<\/strong><\/a> hit a game-tying solo home run in the eighth inning before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/suareeu01.shtml\"><strong>Eugenio Suarez<\/strong><\/a> hit a grand slam, blowing the game open and giving the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/mariners\">Seattle Mariners<\/a> a 6\u20132 win in Game Five of the ALCS and a 3\u20132 series lead over the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/mariners\">Toronto Blue Jays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Suarez Opens Scoring With Home Run<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"6BqTZXSuSlRkBcE2f5oMPw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241701548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'6BqTZXSuSlRkBcE2f5oMPw',sig:'plUDyMzkrptPvbOvDOP0GYtE_TX4LMgD7tZkH0GPxqs=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241701548',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Already with a hit in every game of the series, Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez stayed hot in the bottom of the second. On the first pitch he saw from Blue Jays starter <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gausmke01.shtml\">Kevin Gausman<\/a><\/strong>, Suarez lifted a home run into the left field seats to give Seattle an early 1\u20130 advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>Blue Jays Falter With Bases Loaded<\/h3>\n<p>In the top of the fourth, Blue Jays third baseman <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/clemeer01.shtml\">Ernie Clement<\/a><\/strong> came to the plate with the bases loaded and only one out. With the Blue Jays behind 1\u20130, this represented a perfect opportunity for them to at least draw even. Clement, however, grounded into a double play to end the inning.<\/p>\n<h3>Springer Ties Game With Base Hit<\/h3>\n<p>For the third straight game, Blue Jays outfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/springe01.shtml\"><strong>George Springer<\/strong><\/a> registered an RBI, this time in the fifth. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bargead01.shtml\">Addison Barger<\/a><\/strong> on second base, Springer doubled to center field to score Barger and tie the game at 1\u20131.<\/p>\n<h3>Clement Redeems Himself<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"ltQpcTgPRNNO9MEVYFWeKQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241708582\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ltQpcTgPRNNO9MEVYFWeKQ',sig:'aLsJyGi71bhb-F0lic_H-L4TnLvZLqeq6EbXw2jhEzk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241708582',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>After grounding into a double play earlier, Clement came through in the sixth inning with an RBI that scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/kirkal01.shtml\"><strong>Alejandro Kirk<\/strong><\/a>. This gave the Blue Jays a 2\u20131 lead.<\/p>\n<h3>Raleigh, Suarez Help Mariners Regain Lead<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"pehvGTPURDdU3nvP9hWMHA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241713230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'pehvGTPURDdU3nvP9hWMHA',sig:'F9FqYF11yh6CmFaShEL1_YjQ6t1OVEkXCwnEesyv8V4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241713230',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>To open the eighth inning, Cal Raleigh delivered his fourth home run of the postseason. A solo shot, Raleigh\u2019s home run tied the game at 2\u20132.<\/p>\n<p>However, just a few batters later, Eugenio Suarez hit one of the most memorable home runs in Mariners\u2019 postseason history. With the bases loaded, Suarez hit an opposite-field home run to blow the game open and put Seattle in front 6\u20132.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right For Mariners<\/h3>\n<p>The Mariners\u2019 trade deadline acquisitions have proved their worth as of late. One night after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/n\/naylojo01.shtml\"><strong>Josh Naylor<\/strong><\/a> went deep in Game Four, Eugenio Suarez hit two home runs in Game Six to propel Seattle to victory.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong For Mariners<\/h3>\n<p>For the second straight game, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/polanjo01.shtml\"><strong>Jorge Polanco<\/strong><\/a> went hitless. He\u2019s arguably been the Mariners\u2019 best hitter this postseason, so the they will need him to contribute going forward.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right For Blue Jays<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"ZZkKrFUMRRJP-y3LkSH4pw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241699854\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ZZkKrFUMRRJP-y3LkSH4pw',sig:'bP_h337gDIo_V3XXoZ_1iqg7Tbta9G5oJxAZtEfLrsM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241699854',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Kevin Gausman had yet another strong start for the Blue Jays. After allowing one run in over five innings, Gausman lowered his postseason ERA to 2.12.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong For Blue Jays<\/h3>\n<p>The Blue Jays\u2019 bullpen has nagged them all year, and Friday was no different. Blue Jays relievers allowed five earned runs tonight, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/littlbr02.shtml\"><strong>Brendon Little<\/strong><\/a> accounting for three and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dominse01.shtml\"><strong>Seranthony Dominguez<\/strong><\/a> accounting for two.<\/p>\n<h3>Manager Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>After Raleigh and Suarez both had big nights, Mariners manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/wilsoda01.shtml\"><strong>Dan Wilson<\/strong><\/a> detailed postgame what led to their success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA huge day for Geno, a huge day for Cal,\u201d said Wilson. \u201cIronically, the two guys that didn\u2019t switch spots in the lineup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite struggling mightily on Friday, Blue Jays manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/schnejo99.shtml\"><strong>John Schneider<\/strong><\/a> gave a vote of confidence to Brendon Little after the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe talked about it all series,\u201d said Schneider. \u201cLittle\u2019s been one of our best pitchers in the big spots.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Both teams will have an off day tomorrow, before the series returns to Toronto for Game Six. Rookie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/yesavtr01.shtml\"><strong>Trey Yesavage<\/strong><\/a> will make his third start of the postseason for the Blue Jays. The Mariners have yet to announce a starter. The first pitch of Sunday\u2019s game is scheduled for 8:03 pm Eastern.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Main Photo:<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"9Zmv474SQiFiR0pDeie2oA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2241718877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9Zmv474SQiFiR0pDeie2oA',sig:'xCgucIQL2V9kJrUI_iBuECwSXag6aLOTYI06QQhCWM4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2241718877',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mariners 6, Blue Jays 2 Cal Raleigh hit a game-tying solo home run in the eighth inning before Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam, blowing the game open and giving the Seattle Mariners a 6\u20132 win in Game Five of the ALCS and a 3\u20132 series lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. 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