Julio Rodríguez got the party started for Seattle, setting the tone with a three-run shot in the opening inning against Toronto. "J-Rod" smashed an 84-mph splitter off Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage to give the Mariners an early 3-0 lead. Rodríguez's homer propelled his squad to an eventual 10-3 win and a commanding 2-0 ALCS lead, with the series heading back to Seattle.