Seattle seized Game 2 of the ALCS behind a dominant early inning and a bruising six-run outburst that overwhelmed Toronto while Trey Yesavage fought his splitter, velocity slipping and the Jays’ bullpen unraveling as the offense stalled after the second. The 10-3 final widened the series gap, with Rodríguez and Polanco providing the key blows. Toronto must regroup quickly as Yesavage eyes future starts and the group searches for a cleaner, more lethal approach.

Seattle sprinted to a 2-0 advantage in the ALCS, riding leadership from J.P. Crawford and power from the lineup’s new pieces. Jorge Polanco belted a pivotal three‑run shot as Julio Rodríguez followed with another early big swing, setting a tone Seattle would not relinquish. Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suárez chipped in, while Josh Naylor’s Canadian‑born homer underscored the day’s offensive onslaught. A rookie Yesavage fightback gave Toronto life, but the Mariners’ depth and a sharp bullpen carried the lead. The path to Seattle’s first pennant feels real, two wins away, with a disciplined game plan fueling every result.

Seattle hammered Toronto 10-3 at Rogers Centre, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. Naylor and Polanco supplied the power in a runaway afternoon for the Mariners, while Jays rookie Trey Yesavage took the loss in his first postseason start. Toronto now must rally in three straight at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park to avoid a sweep.

Three games in Seattle loom as the Blue Jays try to flip the script, with the Mariners’ depth and early offense again on display. If Toronto can slow Seattle’s pressure and string together timely hits, momentum could shift; otherwise the series could tilt decisively in favor of Seattle.