Eugenio Suárez lights up T-Mobile Park with a legendary performance

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners moved one step closer to making franchise history after Eugenio Suárez’s go-ahead grand slam powered them to a thrilling 6-2 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, giving Seattle a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

In front of an electrified home crowd at T-Mobile Park, Suárez delivered a performance for the ages — hitting two home runs, including a game-changing grand slam in the eighth inning that sent fans into a frenzy. Cal Raleigh had earlier tied the game with a solo shot, sparking a five-run rally that brought the Mariners within one win of their first-ever World Series appearance since joining Major League Baseball in 1977.

“I’ve been waiting my whole career for moments like this,” Suárez said. “To do it here, in front of my family and our fans, it’s something I’ll never forget.”

Seattle starter Bryce Miller impressed early with shutout pitching before the bullpen took over. Despite allowing an early lead to the Blue Jays, the Mariners' relentless energy and clutch hitting sealed the victory. Gabe Speier earned the win with a perfect eighth inning, while Toronto struggled to convert, going just 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

The Mariners’ dramatic win energized Seattle’s long-suffering fan base, who have waited decades for this moment. With a 3-2 series lead, they now stand on the brink of history, just one victory away from clinching their first-ever World Series berth.

 (AP)