The record-setting World Series drought has become both a statistic and an unwanted symbol of Mariners baseball. Maybe next time, eh?

In total, there were eight home runs hit between the two teams, which ties the MLB postseason record. Previously, only two playoff games in league history had as many home runs; Game 2 of the 2017 World Series between the Astros and Dodgers, and Game 3 of the 2017 NLDS between the Cardinals and Cubs.

Eduard Bazardo opens up about the painful home run he gave up to George Springer in Game 7 of Mariners-Blue Jays ALCS.

After a devastating loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the ALCS, the Seattle Mariners will, once again, have to wait at least one more season before attempting to reach the World Series.

George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning in game seven of the American League Championship Series at the Rogers Centre on Oct. 20, 2025 in Toronto. Vaughn Ridley Getty Images

The Seattle Mariners took Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday by a final score of 3-2, evening the series against the Detroit Tigers as it shifts to Comerica Park.

No, the Seattle Mariners have never won a World Series. In fact, they are the lone MLB team of 30 to never even reach a World Series, never having made that deep of a postseason run in their 50-plus years of existence. MORE: When was the last time the Blue Jays made the World Series?

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