So, eventually, Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s fears came true. Before the ALCS game 1, Schneider tried to put the team’s past feud with Mariners’ star Cal Raleigh behind them, saying, “I don’t want that to be the narrative in this series at all. I think he’s a phenomenal player.” But once Raleigh faced the Jays, he turned on a whole different level. Not only did he crush a homer, but he also seemed to control the Mariners’ pitching to shut down Toronto’s usually hot offense.

The result? The Mariners took Game 1 of the ALCS, 3-1. The Jays could only manage a leadoff run from George Springer, and rest till the ninth inning; it was a show of choking the Jays’ defense. So, how was it made possible? Raleigh explained exactly how Seattle pulled off the win.

“We’re a tough team, you know,

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