Seattle is alive with celebration after the Mariners ended a decades-long ALCS drought with a thrilling 15-inning Game 5 victory, the longest winner-take-all game in MLB history. Lifelong fan Chuck Dula, who returned to his hometown for the game, described the atmosphere as electric and emotionally charged, comparing it to the city’s energy during the Seahawks’ 2014 Super Bowl win. As fans gear up for the ALCS opener against the Blue Jays, local businesses like BluWater Bistro are joining the excitement—offering full refunds via gift cards if the Mariners go all the way and win the World Series, a gesture that reflects the city’s renewed sense of unity and hope.