PHOENIX — The baseball world was abuzz after Eugenio Suárez’s go-ahead grand slam in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This moment even drew a shoutout from his former Arizona Diamondbacks teammate Blaze Alexander.
Jul 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Blaze Alexander against the Houston Astros at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Suárez, who spent a season and a half with the Arizona Diamondbacks before being traded to Seattle at the deadline, crushed a grand slam that lifted the Mariners to a 6-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
The slam gave the Mariners a 3-2 series lead, putting them one win away from reaching their first World Series. Suárez’s homer was clutch and helped shift the momentum back to Seattle’s side.
Every angle of the biggest home run in @Mariners history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Lg4eYKAJFH
— MLB (@MLB) October 18, 2025
Like many D-Backs fans, Alexander went online to express his joy seeing his former teammate hit one of the biggest home runs of the postseason.
GENO!!!!!!!!
— Blaze Alexander (@BAlexander52) October 18, 2025
Jun 7, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Although his tenure in Arizona was brief, Suárez’s impact was lasting. No longer a Diamondback, fans continue to root for him. Former teammates are also happy to see him succeed, which is a testament to the kind of person he is.
Even if things didn’t end the way the D-Backs or their fans had hoped this season, watching one of their own shine in the biggest moment of his career is something to cherish.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) celebrates with teammate Eugenio Suárez (28) as they both score on his 2-run home run against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
Former Diamondbacks’ Suárez ALCS grand slam lights up Pacific Northwest and desert
