The Mariners are on the cusp of the first pennant in franchise history. With a 6-2 win on Friday in Game 6, Seattle is now a win against the Toronto Blue Jays from advancing to the World Series. At minimum, this is the closest the M's have ever been.

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Bryce Miller will look to replicate his success from earlier in this American League Championship Series, as the right-hander was tabbed as Seattle’s Game 5 starter for Friday afternoon against Toronto at T-Mobile Park.