Seattle Mariners celebrate Edgar Martinez's game-winning double from 1995

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Seattle Mariners celebrate Edgar Martinez's game-winning double from 1995
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On October 8, 1995, Edgar Martinez hit a crucial double in the 11th inning against the New York Yankees, propelling the Seattle Mariners to their first American League Championship Series. The memorable moment capped a historic comeback in the AL Division Series, where Seattle overcame a 2-0 deficit. The 1995 season marked a turning point for the franchise, which struggled with attendance and faced relocation. This victory ultimately helped secure the team's future in Seattle and led to the construction of T-Mobile Park.

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  • •Edgar Martinez's double occurred on October 8, 1995.
  • •Mariners came back from 2-0 down against Yankees in ALDS.
  • •Seattle faced potential relocation before the 1995 season.
  • •The 1995 season led to the construction of T-Mobile Park.
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The greatest single memory in the history of the franchise occurred on this day in 1995.

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