Overview
- Humpy, winless in his first 167 Salmon Runs, claimed his first victory during the 15th inning of ALDS Game 5 against Detroit.
- Minutes after the race, Jorge Polanco delivered a walk-off single to send Seattle to its first ALCS since 2001.
- The Mariners held a second Salmon Run that night for the first time in a single game, an in-game decision staff said was meant to recharge fans.
- Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed Oct. 16 as “Humpy Day” and set a 2 p.m. rally at City Hall followed by a UW Husky Marching Band–led walk to T-Mobile Park.
- Seattle leads the ALCS 2-0 over Toronto, as players and fans embrace Humpy’s win as a unifying symbol for the postseason push.