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Cal Raleigh delivered another statement performance as the Mariners beat the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 1 of the ALCS. After Kevin Gausman retired 15 straight, Raleigh smashed a sixth-inning homer to tie it, then steadied Bryce Miller—starting on three days’ rest—through an early wobble before shepherding three scoreless relievers. Jorge Polanco added RBI singles in the sixth and eighth. Seattle, arriving after a 15-inning Division Series clincher and cross-continent flight, retired 23 of the final 24 Jays on just 100 pitches, underscoring Raleigh’s MVP buzz even if ballots were cast before October.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.