Game 3 tonight at T-Mobile Park gives the Mariners an opportunity to grab a commanding 3–0 lead in the American League Championship Series as the Blue Jays try to stay alive. Seattle has already taken both road games, including a 10–3 romp in Game 2 , and now returns home, where it went 51–30 during the regular season. Meanwhile, Toronto has struggled on the road at times this season and its offense hasn’t delivered in key moments.

On the mound, Seattle hands the ball to George Kirby, coming off a strong showing in his last playoff outing where he gave up just one run in five innings. Kirby’s control and ability to stay within the zone will be critical against a Toronto lineup that punishes mistakes. The Blue Jays counter with Shane Bieber, who owns a 1.52 ERA in five career starts at T

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