Blue Jays Triumph Over Mariners 6-2, Set Up ALCS Game 7

The Toronto Blue Jays secured a crucial victory against the Seattle Mariners, winning 6-2 on October 19, 2025. This win forces a decisive Game 7 in the American League Championship Series, which will take place on Monday night in Toronto.

Addison Barger played a pivotal role in the game, hitting a two-run home run and driving in a total of three runs. His performance, coupled with a solo home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., propelled the Blue Jays to victory, maintaining their hopes for a championship title.

Seattle’s Josh Naylor also contributed offensively, hitting a home run that briefly cut the Mariners’ deficit. Despite this, the Mariners struggled to find their rhythm, committing two errors in the second inning that allowed the Blue Jays to take an early lead.

The Blue Jays capitalized on Seattle’s mistakes, establishing a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Daulton Varsho led off with a single and advanced due to an error by Julio Rodriguez. Following an error from Eugenio Suarez, Barger drove in the first run with an RBI single. Isiah Kiner-Falefa then extended the lead with an infield hit.

Barger continued to shine, hitting a two-run home run in the third inning after Ernie Clement’s triple off the left-field wall, pushing the score to 4-0. Guerrero followed suit in the fifth inning, hitting his sixth postseason home run. This achievement ties him with Joe Carter and Jose Bautista for the franchise record.

Despite facing challenges, the Mariners managed to score in the sixth inning. Naylor’s home run to right field and Suarez’s RBI single helped narrow the Blue Jays’ lead to 5-2. However, Blue Jays pitching, led by Trey Yesavage, proved resilient. Yesavage earned the win, allowing only two runs, six hits, and three walks while striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings.

The Blue Jays added to their score in the seventh inning. Guerrero, after being hit by a pitch, advanced on Alejandro Kirk’s single. He later scored following a wild pitch and a throwing error by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, bringing the score to 6-2.

In the closing stages of the game, Jeff Hoffman delivered a perfect eighth inning, striking out four batters overall despite allowing a walk in the ninth. His performance helped secure the Blue Jays’ victory and set the stage for a thrilling Game 7.

With the series now tied, both teams head into the final game of the American League Championship Series with high stakes and determination. As the Blue Jays aim to advance to the World Series, the Mariners continue to chase their first AL pennant. The excitement is palpable as fans await what promises to be an electric showdown in Toronto.