**Title: Guerrero and Raleigh Face Off in ALCS Showdown**

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is set to take on Cal Raleigh in the American League Championship Series, following his impressive performance in the Divisional Series. Guerrero, who eliminated Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, now faces a new challenge against the Seattle Mariners catcher.

During the regular season, Judge hit 53 home runs, while Raleigh led with 60. Guerrero, with 23 home runs, is not expected to be a contender for the Most Valuable Player award. However, his recent playoff performance has been noteworthy. In four games against the Yankees, Guerrero recorded nine hits, three home runs—including a grand slam—and nine RBIs. His enthusiasm and charisma shone through, making him the focal point of the series.

Raleigh has also made an impact this postseason, with five hits, one home run, and four RBIs. The upcoming best-of-seven series will showcase both players' talents. Raleigh's season statistics are impressive, as he hit 37 more home runs than Guerrero and had 41 more RBIs.

Guerrero's regular season numbers were not as strong, but he rose to the occasion against the Yankees, taking the challenge personally. Now, he faces Raleigh, a switch-hitting catcher who has demonstrated significant power in recent seasons.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider has shown enthusiasm and optimism as the team prepares for the ALCS. However, there are concerns about his use of profanity during celebrations, which some believe is inappropriate for a wider audience.

The Mariners have a strong lineup, featuring players like Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena, and they finished second in the American League for both home runs and stolen bases. Their offensive statistics are comparable to those of the Blue Jays.

In terms of pitching, the Mariners face challenges as their top starter, Bryan Woo, has been injured since mid-September. Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert, who pitched in the previous series, may not be available for the early games against the Blue Jays. This could give Toronto an advantage in the initial matchups.

As the series approaches, both Guerrero and Raleigh are poised to make their mark, and fans are eager to see who will emerge as the top slugger in this highly anticipated matchup.