The Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the Seattle Mariners in a heated matchup that rekindled tensions from their 2022 wild-card series. Blue Jays starter José Berríos confronted Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in the fourth inning, alleging that Raleigh was relaying pitch information from second base. The encounter led to both teams briefly clearing their benches, although no physical altercation ensued.

Despite the drama, Raleigh continued his impressive performance against the Blue Jays, hitting .292 in his career against them with significant contributions, including a two-run double that helped Seattle take the lead. Rowdy Tellez, also a former Blue Jay, clinched the game for the Mariners with a grand slam in the 12th inning. This match not only highlighted individual performances but also reignited competitive fire between two teams with recent history.