Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update
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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: Daily MLB news. Game scores, highlights and general news
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Welcome to "Daily Double Play: Your MLB Update" on Big Dill Sports. I’m Dillon, here to dive into the action-packed world of Major League Baseball from October 5, 2025. What a day it was! We've got power plays, comeback wins, and all the drama you love. So, let’s knock this out of the park!
We begin with the American League Division Series, where the Toronto Blue Jays have been putting on quite the show. They scorched the New York Yankees, 13 to 7, at Rogers Centre, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the series. Rookie Trey Yesavage was the star, dominating with 5 and a third hitless innings and striking out 11 batters. Talk about a debut! Offensively, Toronto was on fire. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. unveiled his first postseason grand slam, while Daulton Varsho hit not one, but two homers. They're setting new records with 23 runs in the first two playoff games—a modern-era playoff benchmark. The Yankees, despite a home run and three RBIs from Cody Bellinger, couldn’t keep up.
Over in Seattle, the Mariners leveled the playing field against the Detroit Tigers, winning 3 to 2. T-Mobile Park was electric with 47,371 fans on the edge of their seats. Jorge Polanco gave Seattle an early lead with solo homers in the 4th and 6th innings, but Detroit’s Spencer Torkelson tied it up in the 8th. Then came the heroics—Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez teamed up, with Rodríguez delivering the go-ahead RBI double. Andrés Muñoz sealed the game with a perfect 9th inning, marking Seattle’s first home playoff win since 2001.
Looking ahead, the Blue Jays aim to close out their series against the Yankees with Shane Bieber on the mound this Tuesday. The Mariners and Tigers will also clash in a pivotal Game 3. Both series have potential for even more fireworks.
Now it’s time to shine a spotlight on today’s 'big dill' players. Trey Yesavage is my pick, earning the Division Series Player of the Game honors. His performance was nothing short of spectacular, making him a name to remember. And not to be outdone, Julio Rodríguez delivered when it mattered most, solidifying his place as a Seattle fan favorite.
Switching gears to the National League, the Brewers are dealing with injury concerns as outfielder Jackson Chourio, who went 3 for 3 in their NLDS Game 1 victory over the Cubs, is battling hamstring tightness. His status for Game 2 is uncertain, but he’s crucial for Milwaukee’s offensive strategy. Meanwhile, eyes are on the Brewers and Cubs series, and the Dodgers take on the Phillies in Game 2. Both series are loaded with intrigue and potential momentum shifts.
Before we wrap up, let’s appreciate a couple of historical feats. Toronto’s offensive juggernaut set a new MLB playoff record for runs scored in the first two games, and Seattle’s victory snapped a 24-year home playoff drought. Moments like these remind us why we love October baseball.
And that’s a wrap for today’s "Daily Double Play." Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports, where baseball’s biggest moments come alive. Catch us next time as we continue to break down every thrilling pitch and pivotal play. Until then, keep swinging for the fences!
## Overview of October 5, 2025 MLB Action
On Sunday, October 5, two American League Division Series (ALDS) contests delivered contrasting storylines: the Toronto Blue Jays unleashed a historic offensive outburst to seize a 2–0 series lead over the New York Yankees, while the Seattle Mariners rallied late to even their series with the Detroit Tigers at 1–1. Meanwhile, National League contenders began to turn attention toward injuries and pitching matchups as the NLDS shifts into Game 2 on Monday. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-hit-5-hrs-rout-yankees-2-0-alds-lead--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))
## ALDS Game 2 Recaps
### Toronto Blue Jays 13, New York Yankees 7
• Final Score: TOR 13, NYY 7 (Series: TOR leads 2–0)
• Venue: Rogers Centre (Attendance: 44,764)
• Key Pitching Performance: Rookie Trey Yesavage (TOR) dominated across 5 1⁄3 hitless innings, striking out 11 batters and setting a modern-era postseason mark with 10 punchouts through four frames. Yankees’ Max Fried yielded seven earned runs in 4 IP.
• Offensive Explosion: Toronto amassed 16 hits, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s first-ever postseason grand slam and Daulton Varsho’s two-homer game. Ernie Clement and George Springer also went deep. Cody Bellinger tallied a homer and three RBIs for New York.
• Historical Note: The Blue Jays set an MLB record with 23 runs scored through the first two games of any playoff series. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-hit-5-hrs-rout-yankees-2-0-alds-lead--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))
### Seattle Mariners 3, Detroit Tigers 2
• Final Score: SEA 3, DET 2 (Series: Tied 1–1)
• Venue: T-Mobile Park (Attendance: 47,371)
• Game Flow:
– Jorge Polanco hit solo homers in the 4th and 6th to give Seattle a 2–0 cushion.
– Detroit’s Spencer Torkelson delivered a two-run RBI double in the top of the 8th to even the score.
– In the bottom of the 8th, Cal Raleigh’s run-scoring double set the stage for Julio Rodríguez’s go-ahead RBI double.
• Bullpen Notes: Closer Andrés Muñoz earned his first career postseason save, retiring the final three batters in order.
• Milestone: Seattle recorded its first home playoff victory since Game 5 of the 2001 ALDS. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/mariners-win-al-division-series-game-2-2025.html?utm_source=openai))
## Series Outlook and Upcoming Starters
• Yankees at Blue Jays (Game 3, October 7 at 7:08 PM ET on TBS) – Toronto will hand the ball to Shane Bieber as New York counters, aiming to stave off elimination. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-hit-5-hrs-rout-yankees-2-0-alds-lead--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))
• Mariners at Tigers (Game 3, October 7 at TBD) – Seattle plans to send Logan Gilbert to the mound, while Detroit will turn to Jack Flaherty in a pivotal 1–1 series draw. ([ksat.com](https://www.ksat.com/sports/2025/10/06/julio-rodriguez-lifts-mariners-over-tigers-3-2-seattle-takes-game-2-of-alds-to-even-series/?utm_source=openai))
## Players of the Game
• Trey Yesavage (TOR): 5.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 11 K – dominant in only his fourth MLB start.
• Julio Rodríguez (SEA): 1–4, 2B, RBI – delivered the decisive blow in the eighth inning.
These performances earned each the official Division Series Player of the Game honors for October 5. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/stories/player-of-the-game-division-series?utm_source=openai))
## Other MLB Headlines
• Jackson Chourio Injury Update: Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio went 3 for 3 with three RBIs in Milwaukee’s 9–3 NLDS Game 1 win over the Cubs on October 4 but left with right hamstring tightness. His availability for Monday’s Game 2 remains in doubt, clouding Milwaukee’s offensive outlook. ([wbal.com](https://www.wbal.com/cubs-will-start-shota-imanaga-in-game-2-of-nlds-against-brewers?utm_source=openai))
• NLDS Shifts Focus to Game 2: Monday, October 6 will feature:
- Brewers vs. Cubs at American Family Field (Game 2, Brewers lead 1–0; 9:08 PM ET on TBS)
- Dodgers vs. Phillies at Citizens Bank Park (Game 2, Dodgers lead 1–0; 10:08 PM ET on TBS) ([abc7chicago.com](https://abc7chicago.com/post/brewers-bring-1-0-lead-nlds-game-2-cubs/17942151/?utm_source=openai))
## Historic Achievements on October 5
• Toronto’s offense: 23 runs through two ALDS games, the highest total ever in that span for any postseason series.
• Seattle’s breakthrough: first home playoff victory in 24 years, snapping a drought that dated to the 2001 ALDS. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-hit-5-hrs-rout-yankees-2-0-alds-lead--flm-2025-10-05/?utm_source=openai))
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