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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 12m

The roof will be open at the Rogers Centre for Game 2 of the ALCS.

The Jays averaged 6.17 runs per games and 1.56 HR per game with the roof open this season.

With it closed, those numbers dropped to 4.70 and 1.14.

First pitch of Game 2 just after 5:00pm ET.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 19m

Casey Stoney names the #CanWNT roster for matches against the Netherlands and Switzerland.

Former MacEwan GK Emily Burns called up alongside PSG’s Florian’s Journey and AFC Toronto’s Kaylee Gunter for the first time.

Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 11h

❤️🎗️

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 14h

The Seattle Mariners take Game 1, 3-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Less than 40 hours after their marathon Game 5 of the ALDS, and celebrations afterwards + the cross-continent flight.

The Jays bats fell silent after the first pitch.

Onto Game 2.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 14h

The Seattle Mariners take a two-run lead into the bottom of the eighth, but Mason Fluharty gets the Jays out of anything worse.

Tense times at the Rogers Centre with Toronto trailing 3–1.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 15h

The Seattle Mariners score and are leading.

Jorge Polanco puts up the base hit and drives the run home.

Polanco’s fourth RBI of this postseason to make it 2-1 in the sixth

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 15h

Cal Raleigh. Seattle Mariners home run.

BC fans rejoice. BC fans are heartbroken.

Tie ball game at 1-1 with a projected 420 foot blast from the Mariners’ superstar.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 15h

Vancouver FC, the last place team in the CPL, will play in the Concacaf Champions Cup before they ever play in the CPL Playoffs.

With Austin FC defeating LAFC, the Whitecaps secure an MLS-berth to the CCC, meaning the Canadian Championship berth in Vancouver FC’s.

Wild stuff.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 15h

The Blue Jays and Mariners making quick work of Game 1.

Just an hour to get through to the bottom of the fifth inning.

The Jays clinging onto a 1-0 lead, and Kevin Gausman has made just 55 pitches.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 16h

Kevin Gausman, absolute fire.

Two strikeouts in the second and the Jays head back to the plate

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 16h

GEORGE SPRINGER

The Toronto Blue Jays score first in the ALCS and that dream season continues for Springer.

Off the first pitch too.

Jays 1-0 Mariners

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 17h

Here we go, Blue Jays fans.

And for some in BC, Seattle Mariners fans.

Rogers Centre BUZZING. I’m listening on the plane to NY, with no TVs.

ALCS back in Toronto.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 18h

⚽️✈️Heading down to New York-New Jersey, as FIFA calls it for Canada’s match vs. Colombia.

The #CanMNT is fully healthy and I’d expect them to field a best possible XI on Tuesday — here’s how I see it.

Coverage to come.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21h

Kevin Gausman on the mound for the Blue Jays to start the ALCS tonight against the Seattle Mariners.

M’s going with Bryce Miller.

Less than 40 hours after that marathon Game 5 for Seattle.

👇Predictions? I say Toronto in six.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 21h

Some history in Canadian sport this morning.

Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won bronze at the 2025 Sailing World Championships in the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes, becoming Canada’s first-ever medalists in the event.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Jesper Sørensen called it "a bit of magic" when Thomas Müller scored for the Whitecaps in the 97th minute last night.

One of the longest away trips in global league sport, and the German led the comeback for Vancouver to win over Orlando.

www.si.com/soccer/thoma...

‘A Bit of Magic’—Thomas Muller Heroics Fuelling Vancouver Whitecaps Ahead of MLS Cup Playoffs

Müller’s start in MLS with the Whitecaps has been nothing short of electrifying.

www.si.com

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 1d

Promise David will have a new head coach at Union Saint-Gilloise for the first time.

Sébastien Pocognoli leaves for AS Monaco — and USMNT striker Folarin Balogun — after leading RUSG to their first Belgian title in 90 years.

#CanMNT

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: PM Mark Carney praised Jesse Marsch’s tactics and the #CanMNT’s depth last night in Montreal.

He called Canada “a very different football team,” and Marsch —an American, praised his visit.

Carney is a massive soccer fan.

My latest for @SInow

www.si.com/soccer/jesse...

‘Real Energy’—Jesse Marsch Reveals Canadian PM Influence, Team Hailed for ‘Fight’

Canada fell to Australia, but Prime Minister Mark Carney praised Jesse Marsch's attacking tactics.

www.si.com

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Prime Minister Mark Carney spent the day with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, first in Ottawa and then at the #CanMNT match in Montréal.

Carney and Infantino spoke to the team after the loss, alongside Marsch.

My latest
canadiansoccerdaily.com/2025/10/11/r...

'You're going to transform this country': Canada PM Mark Carney visits CanMNT locker room

canadiansoccerdaily.com

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

MARINERS TO FACE BLUE JAYS IN ALCS

The Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in Game 5 of the ALDS — a 15 inning marathon.

They’ve got a cross-country flight and there’s less than 40 hours until first pitch in Toronto.

24 years of waiting for Seattle.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

What an outstanding baseball game between Detroit and Seattle.

Either a Blue Jays Canadian west coast fan takeover in Seattle this weekend, or a quick trip across the border for Tigers and Jays fans.

Top of the 14th...2-2.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

Australia (No. 25) is the lowest ranked team that Canada has lost to in 90 minutes under Jesse Marsch.

Other losses have been to Argentina x2, the Netherlands, and Mexico.

Just his 5th loss in 90 mins since taking over.

#CanMNT

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

FINAL | Canada 0-1 Australia

#CanMNT's inexperienced adapted backline makes a mistake, and Australia capitalizes.

A rare hiccup in Canada's rise snaps the undefeated streak at nine, and Canada loses in 90 for the second time in 2025.

Colombia on Tuesday in NJ.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

Wow. Izzo with an insane save, but Jacob Shaffelburg absolutely has to finish that.

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Ben Steiner @bensteiner00.bsky.social · 2d

Liam Millar comes into the game for Canada and is on the pitch in red for the first time since 2024.

Outstanding return for him, can’t help but be happy to see him out there.

Oluwaseyi also on.

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