The biggest series for a generation of baseball fans in the Pacific Northwest is nearing its start.
The Seattle Mariners square off with the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Sunday night.
Seattle Mariners announce ALCS roster with 2 changes
The Mariners in the ALCS for the first time since 2001 and fourth time in franchise history, and they’re looking for their first-ever trip to the World Series.
Here’s the lineup the Mariners are rolling out to back Game 1 starter Bryce Miller against the Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, which is the same look they’ve generally had against right-handers in the postseason:
Randy Arozarena, LF
Cal Raleigh, C
Julio Rodríguez, CF
Jorge Polanco, 2B
Josh Naylor, 1B
Eugenio Suárez, 3