"The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners just showed why baseball is the best. The 2025 American League Championship Series went right down to the wire and ended in a dramatic winner-take-all Game 7 that won't soon be forgotten. As much as the final game will stand out and be relived in the memories of fans from both sides, this entire series had everything you could ask for from two teams who are starving for a championship."
"There were timely hits, tremendous pitching, controversial plays, tons of second guessing about strategic moves and the big name stars put their stamp on a playoff series. The Blue Jays and the Mariners seasons mirrored each other in certain ways and it was very fitting that these two clubs ended the year in a one-run game that decided the American League championship."
"The Mariners on the other hand were slight favorites to win the AL West, but many expected them to have to stare down two juggernauts in the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros and the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers. Sure, the Mariners came in with the "best" odds, but at 56.1% compared to 56.4% and 53.5% of the Rangers and Astros respectively, you can see why there would be some skepticism."
The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners met in a seven-game American League Championship Series that culminated in a one-run, winner-take-all Game 7. Both teams delivered timely hits, tremendous pitching, controversial plays, and strategic decisions that invited second-guessing. Toronto overcame preseason skepticism after earning just 43% odds to make the postseason and seized the AL East lead on July 3, closing with the American League’s best record. Seattle also overcame doubts after trailing in July and closing strong to win the AL West. Big-name stars made definitive playoff impacts and the series reflected each club’s resilient season.
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