The Seattle Mariners made it to the doorstep of the World Series, a destination the franchise has never advanced to in its 49-year history, but fell just short, dropping a 4-3 heartbreaker to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series on Monday.
One decision made by manager Dan Wilson may be second-guessed by fans and pundits for years to come. With runners on second and third, one out and the Mariners clinging to a two-run lead, Wilson opted to bring in righthander Eduard Bazardo, one of the best relievers in Seattle's bullpen, rather than All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz, to face the heart of the Blue Jays' batting order with the game potentially in the balance.
