Mariners vs. Blue Jays: ALCS Game 1 recap, inning-by-inning photos

The best photos as the 2025 ALCS featuring the Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays hits the field.

The Seattle Mariners came out on top in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays, holding off the AL East champs, 3-1. Cal Raleigh led the charge for the Mariners, hitting his ninth home run (in only 14 career games so far at the Rogers Centre) to reset the scoreboard at 1-1, matching George Springer's opening bomb for the Blue Jays. The pitching staff went into shutdown mode from there, while second baseman Jorge Polanco continued his hot MLB playoff run in the sixth innings to give Seattle the lead.

Andres Munoz closed the door in the ninth inning to give the Mariners a 1-0 lead. 

Here's the inning-by-inning photo recap...

The Seattle Mariners came out on top in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays, holding off the AL East champs, 3-1. Cal Raleigh led the charge for the Mariners, hitting his ninth home run (in only 14 career games so far at the Rogers Centre) to reset the scoreboard at 1-1, matching George Springer's opening bomb for the Blue Jays. The pitching staff went into shutdown mode from there, while second baseman Jorge Polanco continued his hot MLB playoff run in the sixth innings to give Seattle the lead.

Andres Munoz closed the door in the ninth inning to give the Mariners a 1-0 lead.

Here's the inning-by-inning photo recap...

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) warms up before game one against the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) warms up before game one against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez (44) hits a single in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez (44) hits a single in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) roles over after being tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller (50) goes into the windup in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (38) hits a foul ball off his knee in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) watches his solo home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) walks back to the dugout after retiring the side in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander (25) reacts at second base after hitting a single and reaching second base on an error against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (12) fields a ball for an out against Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) in the second inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) makes a catch against Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes (not pictured) in the third inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) pitches in the third inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller (50) walks to the dugout after returning the side in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) reacts after striking out against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) runs after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) is removed from the game in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) celebrates scoring with first baseman Josh Naylor (12) in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez (44) catches a fly ball in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suárez (28) hits a double in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (5) attempts to catch a fly ball against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier (55) goes into the wind up in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (22) reacts after popping out against the Seattle Mariners in the seventh inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) makes a catch in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (48) pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners bullpen catcher Fleming Báez (66) steals second base as Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (22) awaits the throw in the eighth inning during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI single in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Matt Brash (47) throws to the plate in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement (22) throws to first in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) breaks his bat as he grounds out in the ninth inning Seattle Mariners during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners pitcher Andrés Muñoz (75) throws to the plate in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

ALCS Game 1: Mariners vs. Blue Jays

Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) and third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) celebrate with teammates after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game one of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

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