TORONTO — The Mariners are heading home on the brink of history, while the Blue Jays know they must take care of business on the road in order to force this American League Championship Series back to Canada.

With consecutive road wins to open the ALCS, Seattle has grabbed control of this October showdown as it returns to one of baseball’s most electric atmospheres at T-Mobile Park, where crowds roared through every pitch of the ALDS against the Tigers.

“I expect a lot of noise from the fans,” said Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco. “I know they’re going to show up. I know they’re going to bring a lot of energy for us. I know they’re going to support us. We’re just going to go there and keep competing, keep competing.”

Just two wins away from the first World Series appearance in franch

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