Some of my most vivid memories of attending Mariner games are from games that involved the Toronto Blue Jays. For better or worse, the droves of Jays fans that make the trek from Canada create an atmosphere that can be best described as “tense”.
With the stands colored all shades of blue, the Jays’ royal blue standing out against the Mariners’ teal and navy, the stakes of each play feel unreasonably high. Each Jays’ hit is immediately followed by chants of Lets Go Blue Jays, the Canadians demanding that their invasive presence be heard. Each Jays’ out is met with screams of jubilation from the dueling Mariner fans, quickly drowning out the chants.