The Seattle Mariners knew that heading into Game 2 of their American League Championship Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, they had a chance to take a commandi

October is a month when legends are authored, and with each impactful swing, Jorge Polanco continues adding to his story.

TORONTO — Julio Rodríguez and Jorge Polanco hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Seattle Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Toronto Blue Jays, 10-3, on Monday.

Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco is on an incredible heater at the right time. Seattle demolished the Blue Jays 10-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series Monday, extending their lead to 2-0 as they move two wins away from the World Series.

Thirty-four-year-old pinch hitter Mitch Garver led off the top of the sixth in place of designated hitter Dominic Canzone and delivered with an unlikely triple. Leo Rivas, better known for his speed, replaced him as a pinch runner and came around to score on a J.P. Crawford bloop single.

The host Mariners defeated the Tigers in 15 innings to win the ALDS and advance to an ALCS matchup with the Blue Jays.

Cal Raleigh and Jorge Polanco came up clutch in Game 1 of the ALCS, getting the Mariners one step closer to their first World Series.

All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo may be on track to return to the series after being sidelined with pectoral inflammation. Woo participated in batting practice at Rogers Centre ahead of Monday's Game 2.