Carl Raleigh’s emotions were on full display after the Seattle Mariners’ devastating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Mariners and the Blue Jays battled it out in Game 7 of

TORONTO — Dan Wilson was between the white lines the last two times the Seattle Mariners came this close to the World Series, a catcher on the teams that lost to the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. He swung a bat and handled a pitching staff and ostensibly had a chance to affect the outcome.

In a season full of MVP moments for Cal Raleigh, the Mariners’ catcher might have authored his most epic yet. And just a few minutes later, Eugenio Suárez ensured that he’ll never buy a drink in this town again.

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The Seattle Mariners will have their hands full in Game 1 of the ALDS. Seattle gladly enjoyed its bye while its competitor had to compete in the Wild Card round. But now the Mariners know who they'll be facing, and it's a tough task: Tarik Skubal.