SEATTLE — The Toronto Blue Jays will try to even the series in Thursday night's best-of-seven American League Championship game against the Seattle Mariners.
Toronto beat Seattle 13-4 on Wednesday to cut the series deficit to 2-1.
The Blue Jays overcame an offensive slump with 18 hits, five of which were home runs, in the win.
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Max Scherzer is set to make his first playoff appearance in a Toronto uniform, while Seattle will start with fellow right-hander Luis Castillo.
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The Mariners, who have never won an American League title, will play Game 5 on Friday. If games six and seven are necessary, they will be replayed in Toronto.
The Blue Jays are making their first appearance in the ALCS since 2016. Toronto hasn't reached the World Series since winning its second straight title in 1993.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2025.
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