British Columbia’s Mariners faithful celebrate a 2-0 ALCS edge over Toronto, while a notable slice of Canadian fans roots against Jays dominance and for proximity over national pride. The piece threads a border-crossing rivalry, memory of Seattle’s baseball heyday, and current access to Jays broadcasts, as fans weigh travel, allegiance, and postseason hope ahead of Game 3 in Seattle. The sentiment mirrors a larger dynamic: proximity can trump tradition in shaping fantasy and betting angles.