The Toronto Blue Jays square off against the Seattle Mariners in the opening game of the AL Wild Card Series on Friday 4:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre.
The favored Blue Jays (-150 on the moneyline to win) host the Mariners (+130). The Blue Jays will give the ball to Alek Manoah (16-7) versus the Mariners and Luis Castillo (8-6).
The Blue Jays won their last contest versus the Orioles by a 5-1 score Friday, with Yusei Kikuchi picking up the win pitching throwing 1 2/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two. Gabriel Moreno went 2-for-3 to lead them offensively.
The Mariners earned a 5-4 victory against the Tigers Friday. Mitch Haniger (2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Erik Swanson got the win on the mound after going one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.