Mariners' Eugenio Suarez makes MLB history to ensure trade deadline decision paid off originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Eugenio Suarez was supposed to be the prize of the MLB trade deadline.

With the bases loaded, Eugenio Suárez's grand slam in the eighth sealed it for the Seattle Mariners, lifting them to a 6-2 win Friday and a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series.

The Mariners have been breaking plenty of glass this postseason, but that hasn’t equated to sustained success. As they head back to Toronto for the dramatic conclusion of the ALCS, up 3-2, there are admittedly fewer questions about the offense than there were seven innings into Game 5;

Mariners fans booed after Springer — recovering from a hit-by-pitch to the knee — rose to his feet and tried to stay in ALCS Game 5.

The Mariners' chase for a chance in the World Series is being celebrated by fans of all ages, including some young baseball fans.

In a season full of MVP moments for Cal Raleigh, the Mariners’ catcher might have authored his most epic yet. And just a few minutes later, Eugenio Suárez ensured that he’ll never buy a drink in this town again.