Seattle Mariners Dominate Toronto Blue Jays 10-3 to Take 2-0 ALCS Lead in 2025 Playoffs

Monday, October 13th, 2025

Seattle Mariners Take 2-0 ALCS Lead with a Commanding Win Over Toronto Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners continued their strong postseason run with a dominant 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, securing a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series. Key performances from Julio Rodríguez, Jorge Polanco, and Josh Naylor powered Seattle’s offense in a one-sided contest in Toronto.

Game Highlights

Julio Rodríguez opened the scoring early, launching a three-run homer in the first inning against rookie starter Trey Yesavage for a quick 3-0 Mariners advantage. The Blue Jays answered in the bottom of the first as Nathan Lukes and Alejandro Kirk delivered RBI singles off Logan Gilbert. Lukes again contributed in the second, tying the game at 3-3 with another run-scoring single.

Momentum shifted back to Seattle in the fifth inning when Jorge Polanco crushed a three-run home run off reliever Louis Varland, giving the Mariners a 6-3 lead. The offensive onslaught continued with an RBI single from J.P. Crawford in the sixth inning and a two-run shot by Josh Naylor in the seventh against Braydon Fisher.

Mariners Maintain World Series Hopes

Seattle, still seeking its first-ever World Series home game, now heads back to the Pacific Northwest with a commanding series advantage and just two wins away from clinching an AL pennant. Mariners fans are hopeful with the team firing on all cylinders, both offensively and defensively.

Blue Jays Struggle at the Plate

The Blue Jays’ offense sputtered, collecting only six hits, with just one coming after the second inning. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 0-for-3 with a walk and remains hitless in the series. Toronto has managed just eight hits over the first two games, struggling to find answers against Seattle’s pitching staff.

Bullpen Dominance

Seattle’s bullpen continued its excellence, totaling nine scoreless innings across the series while allowing only one hit. Eduard Bazardo, Carlos Vargas, and Emerson Hancock each pitched two strong innings, shutting down Toronto’s hopes of a comeback.

Injury and Lineup Notes

Josh Naylor, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, appeared to injure his foot after fouling a ball off in the first but stayed in the game and ultimately homered later. Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander was a late scratch due to lower back soreness, with Davis Schneider stepping in and going 0-for-3 with a walk.

Pitching Matchup Recap

Yesavage, making just his fifth major league start, took the loss after allowing three runs on four hits through four-plus innings. His splitter, a key pitch in his previous playoff start, was less effective against the Mariners. Relievers struggled to contain Seattle’s bats as the game slipped away.

Up Next

The series shifts to Seattle for Game 3. Mariners right-hander George Kirby is expected to start, coming off a strong outing in the Division Series where he struck out six and allowed just one run in five innings. Toronto will counter with 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber, who allowed three runs in his last start against the Yankees.

In summary

The Seattle Mariners showcased both power and pitching depth in a decisive 10-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays to take a 2-0 lead in the 2025 ALCS. Home runs from Julio Rodríguez, Jorge Polanco, and Josh Naylor made the difference as Seattle stands just two victories away from their first World Series appearance. Toronto will look to reverse its fortunes as the series moves to Seattle, with their offense searching for answers and their season on the line.

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