Polanco’s two-homer game off Tarik Skubal was the centerpiece of Seattle’s comeback, a comeback amplified by his health rebound and the timing of the hits in a pivotal playoff moment. His return from knee surgery and re-signing on a discounted one-year deal culminated in a defining performance that energized the Mariners and their crowd.

Polanco’s 3-for-4 effort in Game 2 anchors the Mariners’ lineup and signals hitter-friendly form, making him a focal point for Seattle’s run-scoring blueprint in a pivotal Game 3.

Polanco powered Seattle’s win with two homers off Skubal, anchoring a late-season run and a bounce-back season after knee surgery.

Polanco homered twice for Seattle, including a fourth-inning solo and a sixth-inning shot off Tarik Skubal, anchoring the offense and delivering the kind of multi-homer night that elevates a fantasy roster in a short-series context.

Polanco's two homers off Skubal gave Seattle the early lead and turned a pitching duel into a power showcase. His right-handed bat against a lefty in October epitomizes a playoff catalyst rising from the depths of the roster.