The Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 to capture Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
George Springer’s first-pitch home run is the only offense Toronto can muster
The Canadian Press ·
Toronto’s George Springer strikes out in the eighth inning against Seattle in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Springer hit a first-inning home run for the Blue Jays’ only run in a 3-1 loss. (Getty Images)
The Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in the opening game of the American League Championship Series.
Cal Raleigh hit a game-tying home run in the sixth inning and Jorge Polanco drove in two runs.
George Springer hit a leadoff home run for the Blue Jays.
Toronto starter Kevin Gausman retired 15 batters in a row before giving up the solo shot to Raleigh.
The second game will be played Monday afternoon at the Rogers Centre.
The best-of-seven series will move to T-Mobile Park in Seattle for Game 3 on Wednesday.
