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Blue Jays' Gausman Faces Mariners in ALCS Opener

10/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays will start pitcher Kevin Gausman in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Gausman has a 1.59 ERA in the postseason and beat the Yankees in the ALDS.
The Blue Jays advanced by defeating the Yankees 3-1 in the ALDS.
The Seattle Mariners are making their first ALCS appearance since 2001, with Bryce Miller starting for the Seattle Mariners.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Mariners, established in 1977, achieved a historic 116-win season in 2001, tying the MLB record set by the 1906 Chicago Cubs. Led by Ichiro Suzuki, who won both the AL MVP and Rookie of the Year awards, the Mariners reached the ALCS but lost to the New York Yankees. After a 22-year playoff drought, they returned to the postseason in 2022, marking a potential revival for the franchise.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays will start pitcher Kevin Gausman in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Gausman has a 1.59 ERA in the postseason and beat the Yankees in the ALDS.
The Blue Jays advanced by defeating the Yankees 3-1 in the ALDS.
The Seattle Mariners are making their first ALCS appearance since 2001, with Bryce Miller starting for the Seattle Mariners.

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