Blue Jays look to take series lead in Game 5

SEATTLE — The Toronto Blue Jays look to win their third straight game Friday night and move ahead of the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series.

Toronto defeated Seattle 8-2 on Thursday night to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2 after losing the first two games at home.

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Andres Jimenez homered in a four-run win and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his fifth home run of the postseason.

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The Blue Jays beat the Mariners 21-6 in two games in Seattle.

Kevin Gausman is set to start on the mound in Toronto, with Bryce Miller opposite him in Seattle.

The Blue Jays will play Game 6 on Sunday and Game 7, if necessary, on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2025.

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