Three Key Hitters to Impact Mariners’ ALCS Performance

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Three Key Hitters to Impact Mariners’ ALCS Performance

The Seattle Mariners hold a slim lead in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Toronto Blue Jays, despite suffering a 13-4 defeat at home in Game 3. Their position can be attributed to the performances of key players who have contributed significantly to the team’s offensive efforts throughout the postseason.

Key Players Impacting the Mariners’ ALCS Performance

For the Mariners to advance to the World Series, they will need more support from three specific hitters: Randy Arozarena, Eugenio Suárez, and Dominic Canzone. Although they have potential, their recent postseason performances have fallen short.

Randy Arozarena: The Playoff Legend

Arozarena is known for his remarkable October performances, particularly with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020.
He earned the ALCS MVP title that year and set a record with 10 home runs in a single postseason.
Currently, he has struggled in this playoff series, recording a batting average of .176 with only six hits in 34 at-bats.
Despite this, he remains influential, boasting a .300 on-base percentage and showcasing speed with four stolen bases.
A positive sign came during Game 3 when he hit his first postseason home run.

Eugenio Suárez: A Streaky Performer

Suárez tied his career-high with 49 home runs during the regular season.
His current postseason average is .152, with five hits in 33 at-bats.
Although Suárez has had hits in three straight games, he has not achieved a multi-hit game since late September.

Dominic Canzone: The Emerging Talent

Canzone, at 28, is one of the less experienced players in the Mariners lineup during the playoffs.
He had a strong regular season, finishing with a .300 batting average and an OPS of .840.
In the postseason, however, he has struggled, managing only one hit in 15 at-bats.

As the Mariners prepare for Game 4 of the ALCS, scheduled for a 5:33 p.m. first pitch at T-Mobile Park, the urgency for these hitters to find their rhythm is palpable. With the Blue Jays’ offense proving potent in Game 3, the Mariners will need Arozarena, Suárez, and Canzone to step up if they want to secure a spot in the Fall Classic.

Seattle Sports will provide extended pregame coverage starting at 2 p.m., leading up to the Mariners Radio Network pregame show at 4:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on FS1.