Mariners Defeat Blue Jays 2-1, Extend Streak

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Friday night, bolstered by strong pitching from Luis Castillo and a two-run double by Luke Raley. Castillo pitched 6.2 innings, striking out eight and allowing only two hits, before being relieved by Austin Voth, Ryne Stanek, and Andres Munoz, who secured the win with 2.1 perfect innings. This victory extends the Mariners’ 'City Connect' uniform winning streak to 8-0 and improves their record to 49-41, maintaining a slim two-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West. The Mariners have historically dominated the Blue Jays at home, boasting a .615 winning percentage at Safeco Field/T-Mobile Park. Seattle's offense, however, continues to struggle, with the team having lost 10 out of their last 13 games before this two-game rebound. The Mariners will face the Blue Jays again on Saturday, with Emerson Hancock replacing the injured Bryan Woo as the starting pitcher.