TORONTO – Right-hander Kevin Gausman will get the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against Seattle.
The Blue Jays confirmed the news when they released practice plans for the day at Rogers Center.
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The team is planning an evening practice in preparation for the first match of the best-of-seven series against the Mariners on Sunday night.
Seattle earned second place in the ALCS by defeating the Detroit Tigers in a 15-inning marathon.
Gausman got the win in Toronto's 10-1 win over New York in Game 1 of the AL Division Series last weekend. The Blue Jays ended their four-game series on Wednesday.
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The Mariners, who had to use starters Logan Gilbert and Luis Castillo in relief in their Game 5 win over the Tigers, have yet to name their starter for Game 1.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2025.
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