Tough Loss for Mariners in Toronto
Well, Mariners fans, this was a rough one. The boys faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays and unfortunately, it didn’t go our way, ending with a 6-2 defeat. From the get-go, we struggled to find our rhythm against the Jays' pitching.
Sluggish Start
The first few innings were particularly hard to watch as our lineup struggled against Toronto's pitching. Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Jorge Polanco couldn't get on base in the first, with Rodríguez and Polanco flying out and Raleigh striking out swinging. It set the tone for a day where scoring chances were tough to come by.Defense Miscues and Jays' Power
Defensive errors haunted us today, aiding the Jays in racking up runs. In the bottom of the second, a couple of fielding errors allowed Toronto to take an early lead they wouldn't relinquish. Amed Rosario’s error allowed Varsho to reach second safely, and later, Ernie Clement scored after we couldn't handle a grounder. It was truly disappointing to see these mistakes cost us. The Jays extended their lead with a critical homer from Addison Barger, driving in two more runs.A Glimmer of Hope
There was a bit of a shine when Josh Naylor and Randy Arozarena managed to string together hits to get us on the scoreboard in the 6th. Naylor clobbered a solo homer to right and later Arozarena's singles helped us chip in another run. But it was too little, too late, and Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. further dampened our spirits with a homer of his own.Last-Ditch Efforts
By the end, our struggles at the plate continued as we failed to rally back. Crawford managed a late walk and advanced on fielder's indifference, but Dominic Canzone popped out to seal the game for the Jays. It was definitely a game where our offense couldn't get the traction it needed, and our defensive struggles left us chasing after the Jays all afternoon.Hang in there Mariners fans, we'll bounce back!
Let’s keep believing because we know this squad has the potential to shine brighter. On to the next one! 
️Scoreboard for Mariners @ Blue Jays (October 20th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 |