Mariners Win Game 2 of ALDS Amid Emotional Fan Reaction

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Mariners captured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) at T-Mobile Park on October 6, 2025. Jorge Polanco’s two solo home runs and Julio Rodriguez’s game-winning double propelled the Mariners to this exciting win.

Polanco’s standout performance was key, as his two homers played a crucial role in the Mariners’ scoring. The game reached a fever pitch in the eighth inning when Rodriguez doubled, driving in Cal Raleigh to score the decisive run.

“Julio hit the double and I honestly can’t even remember. Lucky they got it on camera because if they hadn’t and you asked me what happened when that happened, I would have been like ‘I have no idea,’” said devoted Mariners fan Saul Spady, who was overwhelmed with emotion. “It turns out I just burst into tears and my partner pulled my glasses off my face, and I’m like ‘we won baby!’”

Spady’s heartfelt reaction has resonated with fans across the country. Comforted by his fiancée Shakira, Spady expressed disbelief and joy at the Mariners’ success, emphasizing that his emotions would have been even more intense had the team lost.

The tears he shed during the game have sparked conversations about emotional expression in sports, with Spady confirming, “There’s crying in baseball. There’s 100% crying as a Mariners fan.”

This victory not only keeps Seattle’s playoff aspirations alive but also ignites passionate emotions among the fanbase, as seen through Spady’s touching experience. With the postseason underway, fans are optimistic about more victories to come.