SEATTLE — Mariners fans are over the moon after a decisive 10-3 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the ALCS, bringing the team one step closer to the World Series.
“This is the year,” Howard Mcomber said, echoing the hopes of many. “I know we say that every year, but this is the year.”
M’s fans packed into Victory Hall Monday afternoon to watch the team secure another win, putting them one step closer to the World Series.
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“I can’t say enough, this is the best team I’ve ever seen,” Mason Jensen said. “This is the most exciting season I’ve ever watched.”
Fans, sporting playoff mustaches, are rallying behind the team.
“As Cal said, we’re going to win the whole thing,” Theresa Cardamone, who’s been a fan since 1995, said. “I believe that to my heart, to the core, I believe it’s going to happen for the Mariners, and Seattle needs this.”
With just six wins to go, M’s fans are just hoping they can take it all the way.
“It’s exciting to watch, it’s kind of hard to watch but exciting at the same time,” Jace Sarver said.
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“This is amazing, we’re true blue fans, win or lose, we’re right there, we don’t walk away just because we had a bad day, we’re here,” Amy Mcomber added. “If we go all the way, this city is gonna blow up and be electric, guaranteed.”
M’s fans are just hoping they can see the team in their first-ever World Series.
“I have a friend who died of ALS, and we’re here for her,” Sandra Wilson said. “She would love it, I think she’s here.”
The M’s now lead the series 2-0, closing out the rest of the week at home. The Mariners return home for Game 3 on Wednesday with the first pitch at 5:08 p.m.