It is the kind of twist that hits a nerve in a country. As the Jays battle for their postseason lives, Canadian fans from Victoria Island are walking South to the Mariners, donning the team gear and cheering against their country’s team. Times Colonist reporter Cleve Dheensaw reported that multiple fans from Vancouver Island have split allegiances, drawn to the cross-border team as their “local” team because of proximity.

John Schneider’s team has long been seen as a de facto national team, representing Canada from coast to coast. But the enhanced fan presence of the Mariners across British Columbia has now changed the scenario for the Mariners. It has turned playoff games in Seattle into near-home matchups for them, and it is a nightmare for the Jays fans.

Then the situation hit a bo

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