The Seattle Mariners have never won more than two games in the ALCS, and they’ll need to wait a day for another shot.

Recap: Blue Jays hit 5 HRs to cut Mariners ALCS lead to 2-1

Of course, they’ve also never had a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. That’s shrunk to 2-1 following an offensive explosion from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night, but it’s a reminder of two important themes here.

First, this Mariners team is good. Special, even. Certainly better than they’ve been in years, and they’ve been resilient more often than not.

Two horrible road trips? No problem, just bounce back with 7-0 homestand.

Need to make up ground in the AL West in September? Win 17 of 18 in a stretch that includes sweeping a bitter divisional rival on the road for first place.

ALDS pushed to a winner-take-all G

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