SEATTLE — Detroit Tigers third baseman Zach McKinstry looked out the window while riding the bus to T-Mobile Park on Friday, Oct. 10, before Game 5 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners .

He felt captivated by the view of Elliott Bay.

It's the body of water that Seattle was founded on.

"I was looking out the window, enjoying the view of Seattle and the water and the two stadiums right next to each other," McKinstry said before Friday's game. "It's a beautiful sign. I was taking it all in. I was just enjoying God's creation." FOLLOW ALONG: Tigers vs Mariners, ALDS Game 5 live updates Detroit Tigers Playoff Tickets Buy tickets to see the Tigers in the MLB playoffs

In that moment, McKinstry saw a few seagulls fly over the bus.

It reminded him to play with freedom in Game

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