The Detroit Tigers last won the World Series in 1984. That celebratory moment took place more than two years before President Ronald Reagan uttered the words, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” The Seattle Mariners have never competed in the Fall Classic during their 48-year existence and last advanced to the American League Championship Series in 2001. Beyonce was still in Destiny's Child at the time.

Simply put, the world has changed dramatically since both MLB teams reached their respective peaks. Needless to say, the stakes are high in Game 5 of the AL Division Series . The winner will battle the top-seeded Toronto Blue Jays for the pennant, an opportunity that neither fans base should take for granted following years of disappointment.

Feelings of excitement and desperation

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