**Title: Mariners Take 2-0 Lead Over Blue Jays in ALCS**

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) on Monday, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The game coincided with Canadian Thanksgiving, adding a layer of irony to the U.S. broadcast coverage, which featured sharp commentary from the FOX sports team.

Former Mariners player and Yankees star Alex Rodriguez expressed surprise at the outcome. "I don’t think anyone could have predicted this," he said during the post-game analysis. Rodriguez noted that young teams often perform better on the road, suggesting that the Rogers Centre, known for its favorable hitting conditions, may have contributed to the Blue Jays' struggles.

Rodriguez also pointed out that the Blue Jays might have been riding high after their recent success against the Yankees in the AL Division Series. "If you’re the Toronto Blue Jays, you climb the tallest mountain, which is you beat the Yankees, then you sit out for three days," he explained. "You lose your edge a little bit. I’m not sure what happened. Maybe a combination of both."

Despite the optimism surrounding the Blue Jays, the Mariners came into the game energized and ready to compete. David Ortiz, another FOX analyst, echoed Rodriguez's sentiments, suggesting that the three-day break may have hindered the Blue Jays' momentum. "When I was a player and I was hot, I didn’t want a day off; that would mess me up at least for a day or two," Ortiz said.

As the game progressed and the score widened, the FOX broadcast highlighted the disappointment among Blue Jays fans, capturing their reactions as the Mariners pulled away.

Looking ahead, Rodriguez offered some advice for the Blue Jays. "Sometimes when you are the heavyweight champion, as the Blue Jays have been acting, and you get hit and you get on your heels, you don’t know how to react," he said. He believes the day off before the next game could benefit the team. "I think they will be much better at T-Mobile in Seattle."

The FOX crew also had some light-hearted moments during the broadcast, including a segment where analysts John Smoltz and Joe Davis awkwardly carved a turkey in honor of Canadian Thanksgiving. The post-game graphics featured a humorous Thanksgiving table with a turkey pierced by the Mariners' trident logo, alongside an AI-generated Blue Jay appearing to shed a tear.

Meanwhile, Sportsnet is ramping up its coverage for Game 3 in Seattle, having chartered a plane to transport its on-air and production staff. This move indicates a significant investment in their broadcast, especially given the high viewership numbers during the ALDS, which approached four million. The network's commitment to extensive coverage reflects the importance of the series for both the team and its fans.

As the series continues, the Blue Jays will look to regain their footing and find a way to extend their playoff run, while the Mariners aim to maintain their momentum.