Cal Raleigh again carried Seattle’s playoff push, belting a game-tying homer in ALCS Game 1 after a grueling cross-continental stretch and guiding the dugout through a tense 1-0 win. Bryce Miller steadied the ship on short rest, six innings of sharp work, while Speier, Brash and Muñoz locked down the late innings. The bullpen’s efficiency paired with Raleigh’s clutch leadership to set up a probing Game 2 against Toronto as Gilbert nears a return.

Raleigh’s steady power and two-way impact continue to define Seattle’s October mood, with Polanco’s timely RBI and a patient, productive lineup fueling the offense. The Jays’ early spark from Springer couldn’t sustain, and Seattle’s depth showed again. The path to a World Series remains firmly in reach for the Mariners as they head into Game 2 with momentum and a sharpened pitching plan.