In true Toronto sportsmanship style, the Major League Baseball (MLB) Blue Jays brought the American League Championship Series (ALCS) to game seven.
The winner-take-all showdown is scheduled for today, Monday, October 20, 2024, at the Rogers Center here in Toronto, Ontario. Start time is 8:08 p.m. at the Rogers Center.
George Kirby starts for the Seattle Mariners. Kirby is looking to bounce back from his last postseason appearance, when he gave up eight runs in Game 3 of the ALCS, which Seattle lost 13-4. Seattle has avoided starting him on the road this season as all three of his starts so far have been at home in Seattle. However, with no other options, Seattle hopes it can keep the game tight so the Mariners' offense can punch its ticket to the Fall Classic.
The Blue Jays will start Shane Bieber for his second start of the series. Bieber also pitched in Game 3, going six innings with two earned runs and eight strikeouts. The Blue Jays added Bieber at the trade deadline and are hoping for a similar performance to earn Canada's first World Series berth since 1993.
The winner of Game 7 will face the Los Angeles Dodgers. one of a kind match in the World Series, Game 1 will be played on Friday, October 24th.
Where to watch
If you are in Toronto there will be free viewing party at 215 King St. W, within the city of Toronto itself.
However, if you want to stay home, there are a few different ways to catch the game. Canadian viewers will be able to watch the game on Sportsnet, with live coverage of the game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
Currently standard monthly cost for Sportsnet+ it costs C$29.99 per month (or C$249.99 per year) and the premium option costs C$42.99 per month (or C$349.99 per year). There is also a CityTV+ package with a standard option that bumps the price up to C$31.99 per month but also gives you access to the CityTV streaming package if needed.
If you have a TV subscription or know someone who does, users can sign in to Sportsnet+ using their TV provider account. However, it should be noted that the content you have access to is based on your TV subscription. For example, some NHL games are subject to region restrictions unless your subscription includes games that are not available for sale, such as through NHL Center Ice.
If you want to listen to the game, it can be heard for free on two FM radio stations owned by Sportsnet: Sportsnet 590 The Fan and Sportsnet 650 The Fan in Vancouver. On the satellite radio side, the game will be carried on Sirius XM channels 175 and 176, with the latter being home to the Mariners broadcast. If you'd like to subscribe to Sirius XM, The Platinum plan costs $29.99 CAD per month and allows you to stream MLB games.
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