In this episode of Remember That Game, host Thomas Emerick is joined by Rep. Adam Smith, a lifelong Mariners fan and representative for Washington’s 9th Congressional district, to revisit the unforgettable 1995 ALDS between Seattle and New York — and draw parallels to this year’s Game 5 thriller.They talk about watching both games 30 years apart, how the ‘95 rally helped save baseball in Seattle, and what it was like living through the city’s first true baseball fever. Smith reflects on Griffey’s brilliance, Edgar’s clutch double, and the electricity of the Kingdome, plus how that run set the stage for a new stadium, a new era, and his own first run for Congress in 1996.The conversation also touches on his time in the Congressional baseball game, the education package he’s recently introduced, and how Seattle’s sports and civic energy from 1995 still echoes through the city today.More moments from the 1995 run that led to the American League Divisional Series Game 5 victory: Seattle Mariners 6, New York Yankees 5 (11 innings)11-inning ALDS Game 5 in 1995 parallels to 15-inning ALDS Game 5 in 2025Edgar Martinez — “The Double” in ‘95; clutch RBI double and AL batting champKen Griffey Jr. — walk-off moment scoring from firstRandy Johnson — came out of bullpen in ‘95 Game 5; ceremonial presence and first-pitch energy in 2015 ALDS; symbol of Mariners gritJay Buhner and Tino Martinez — key bats in '95Joey Cora — drag bunt to get tying baserunner on in the 11thAlex Rodriguez — young pinch-runner in ‘95 scoring tying runLou Piniella — decision to ride Randy and rallying squad when down 13 games to Angels in AugustPaul O’Neill & Don Mattingly — ‘95 Yankee threats who defined tension in Game 5;David Cone — overextended start in Game 5 leading to Seattle rallyDan Wilson — future Mariners manager and steady catcher behind the plate with key plate appearance in Game 4Tie-breaker vs. Angels in ‘95 — Randy Johnson the stopper comes up huge on short restHOSTShow creator and producer Thomas EmerickGuestRep. Adam Smith of Washington's 9th Congressional district (WA-9)SPONSORSBetterHelp - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ROTOVIZ and get on your way to being your best self.Listeners of RotoViz Radio can save 10% on a one-year RotoViz subscription by visiting RotoViz.com/podcast or by using the promotional code "rvradio2025" at the time of purchase.SHOW NOTESRotoViz Radio provides the power for Remember That Game: Subscribe to the RotoViz Radio on YouTubeDirect message: Bluesky @ThomasEmerick | Twitter @ThomasEmerickEmail: [email protected] Podcast: Apple and SpotifyFollow Instagram Account: @RememberThatGamePodcast Subscribe: Remember That Game on YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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