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Suárez’s clutch slam leaves M’s one win from WS

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam after Cal Raleigh’s tying drive in a five-run eighth inning, giving the Seattle Mariners a 6-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a 3-2 AL Championship Series lead.

Springer hit on kneecap by pitch; X-rays negative

Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 5 of the ALCS after getting hit by a pitch on his right kneecap in the seventh inning Friday at Seattle. X-rays were negative, according to manager John Schneider.