A Promising Start Fades Away
It was a tough night for us Seattle Mariners fans as we watched a promising start turn into a disappointing finish against the Toronto Blue Jays at home. Despite the final score of 6-3 in favor of the Blue Jays, there were still highlights that showcased the talent and potential within our lineup.
Early Game Highlights
The game kicked off with our defense looking solid, with three quick outs in the top of the first inning thanks to a remarkable display from the right-field defense. Our boy Rowdy Tellez then gave us something to cheer about with a powerful homer to left center in the 2nd inning, putting us up 1-0! Way to go, Rowdy!
This was followed by Julio Rodríguez's hit and Randy Arozarena's double in the 4th, which brought Cal Raleigh home, extending our lead to 3-0. The Turning Point
Unfortunately, the momentum started to shift in the 5th inning. Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer which cut our lead to 3-2, giving the Blue Jays a spark of hope. As we moved into the 6th inning, Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger capitalized on key moments, and although Travis Speier relieved Justice Evans, the game was tied at 3-3, reflecting the shift in dynamics.A Challenging Finish
The 8th inning became the deciding factor where the Jays took advantage with clutch plays. George Springer's walking, stealing and then scoring was unbearable, and errors allowed the deficit to grow to 6-3. Despite a pitching change to Eduardo Bazardo, we couldn't prevent their bevy of singles and effective baserunning. The bottom of the 9th brought no respite as Jeff Hoffman closed the door with back-to-back strikeouts, leaving us in disheartened silence but still hopeful for the next game.
Final Thoughts
While the loss stings, there were indeed bright spots throughout the game, notably Tellez and Arozarena. We know there’s a solid team in the making here in Seattle, and we're excited about what the future holds for our Mariners. Let’s keep our heads up and rally for the next one, Mariners fans!
Go M's!Scoreboard for Blue Jays @ Mariners (May 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |