Seattle Seahawks and Mariners Gear Up for Primetime Showdowns

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle sports fans will have a thrilling night on Monday, October 19, as both the Seattle Mariners and the Seattle Seahawks play critical games. The Mariners face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS), and the Seahawks host the Houston Texans in a Monday Night Football matchup.

The Mariners are one game away from the World Series, facing off against the Blue Jays after pushing the series to seven games. Mariners pitcher George Kirby will be on the mound again, and the team aims to devise a new strategy for this pivotal game. Aaron Goldsmith, a Mariners broadcaster, emphasized the need for a fresh approach. Former Major League pitcher John Smoltz expressed confidence in Kirby’s performance, saying, “I think Kirby’s going to bounce back.”

Game 7 is expected to kick off at 5:10 p.m. (PST) and will be broadcast on FOX. Fans can also listen live on the Seattle Sports app, Seattle Red 770 AM, and KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, starting at 4 p.m. with pregame coverage.

Meanwhile, the Seahawks come into their matchup with a 4-2 record, with both losses nearing the end of close games. Coach Mike Macdonald stressed the need to capitalize on home-field advantage at Lumen Field, where the Seahawks have struggled this season, standing at 1-2. “We have to win at home, we have to defend our home turf,” Macdonald said after a recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Seahawks recently secured a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with quarterback Sam Darnold throwing for 295 yards and two touchdowns. Houston, sitting at 2-3, is on a hot streak, coming off two consecutive victories, including a big win against the Baltimore Ravens.

Fans can look forward to the Seahawks kicking off at 7 p.m. (PST), with the game broadcast on ESPN and KING 5.

As excitement builds for this double-header, Seahawks fans hope for consistency at home, while Mariners fans cheer for their team’s chance to reach the World Series.