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Despite the Mariners dropping two in Toronto earlier, they are statistically favored with an 89% chance to win this game seven, according to series analytics. This counterintuitive statistic is rooted in the historical likelihood of teams rallying after losing initial games—though only around 11% have come back from losing the first two at home, making their current odds remarkably high.
Since 1993—the last time the Blue Jays reached the World Series—the teams involved haven't crossed paths this late in the postseason for over three decades. Interestingly, over two-thirds of today’s viewers weren’t even born at the time of the Blue Jays’ last appearance, showcasing how long these franchises have been waiting for another shot at glory.