The Seattle Mariners pulled off one of the most grueling playoff victories in history on Friday, dispatching the Detroit Tigers after five hours and 15 innings in Game 5 of the ALDS. And after all that, they got one day to rest and recharge.
Between this and their home-field advantage at the Rogers Centre — where they went 54-27 in the regular season — the Toronto Blue Jays must feel pretty good about the circumstances under which they're welcoming the Mariners for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday. They also have the starting pitching advantage, as their ace (Kevin Gausman) will be toeing the rubber opposite the Mariners' most volatile starter (Bryce Miller).