Toronto, Canada – Jorge Polanco continues his spectacular performance in the postseason. The Dominican infielder was again crucial for the Seattle Mariners, hitting a three-run home run that propelled the 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), held this Monday at the Rogers Centre.
With this victory, Seattle takes a 2-0 lead in the series, positioning themselves just two wins away from their coveted World Series.
Polanco, Key Figure
Cal Raleigh, Polanco’s teammate, described him as “our heart and soul.” Polanco has proven to be a fundamental piece throughout the postseason, standing out with decisive hits in high-pressure moments. In this game, his home run in the fifth inning against Louis Varland broke the tie and silenced the Canadian fans, adding another memorable moment to his outstanding season.The Mariners’ offensive also featured home runs from Julio Rodríguez and Josh Naylor, contributing to the offensive display that surpassed Toronto’s pitching. Logan Gilbert, the starting pitcher, pitched three innings before the bullpen took over to maintain the lead until the end.
With the series 2-0 in favor of Seattle, the SCLA moves to T-Mobile Park in Seattle for Game 3, which will be played this Wednesday night. The Mariners dream of their first participation in the Fall Classic.
In best-of-seven series, teams leading 2-0 have advanced 83.9% of the time, and in the 2-3-2 format, those who win the first two away games have qualified 24 out of 27 times (88.9%). Seattle seeks to make history.
