Seattle Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Fly in to SEA, take the ballpark tour, explore the city, meet up with a friend at the game, and fly back home all in a 24-hour span.

Single Day Trip

In trying to visit all 30 Major League ballparks, I’ve learned creative ways to hit some of these ballparks. With T-Mobile Park having the longest distance from any other MLB ballpark, it’s not feasible to make it as part of a multi-ballpark road trip.

However from MSP, there are many options to fly to SEA in the morning, watch a game, and fly back home right after.

Getting Around

The Sound Transit Link light rail makes public transportation from the airport through Seattle very convenient. A $6 day pass allows me to travel multiple times throughout the day from the airport to T-Mobile Park to other areas of Seattle and back.

For a single day trip, light rail is the most affordable and convenient option to get around Seattle.

Legends Statues

Like most Major League ballparks, T-Mobile Park immortalizes its legends with statues outside the park. Edgar Martinez stands outside the first base entrance while Ken Griffey Jr. stands outside the home plate entrance.

Ballpark Tour

The tour of the ballpark offered some peeks at place you won’t normally see as a fan during the game, such as the press box.

Most teams offer ballpark tours so take advantage when you can to enhance your ballpark experience.

All-Star Club

Section 9 Row 3

One added bonus for me is meeting up with my friend, Jeremy, for the Mariners game. Jeremy, who lives in Seattle, knows many of the perks of T-Mobile Park and one of the perks is the All-Star Club, an all-inclusive section on the suite level that premium food options.

Ballpark Pass-port Stamp

Just as with my trip to Detroit in April, I have the pleasure to meet up with other Stampeders, including those who call Seattle home and those visiting, to exchange custom stamps.

Game Highlights

I had heard in past years that Canadians come from across the border to pack the Mariners/Blue Jays series every year. However, this season is different with the Blue Jays not having as strong of a presence as I have heard previously.

The game started with Mariners right fielder, Leody Taveras catching all three fly outs in the first inning. The Mariners would open the game with a three run lead but the Blue Jays would come back with a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning. What was looking like a close match up through would bust open with three Blue Jays runs in the eighth inning. The Blue Jays would defeat the Mariners 6-3.