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Mariners Bring 2-0 ALCS Lead Home as Bieber Faces Kirby in Game 3

Seattle now needs two home wins to reach the franchise’s first World Series.

Overview

  • Game 3 is tonight at 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1 at T-Mobile Park, with Shane Bieber starting for Toronto against Seattle’s George Kirby.
  • Toronto’s lineup has mustered four runs through two games and has been held scoreless after the second inning in both contests, hitting .131/.232/.197 so far.
  • Blue Jays relievers have yielded runs in each game, prompting talk of adjustments as Chris Bassitt and manager John Schneider signaled changes to the game plan.
  • John Schneider confirmed Max Scherzer will start Game 4 for Toronto, setting up a veteran option regardless of tonight’s outcome.
  • Only three teams have ever rallied to win a best‑of‑seven after losing the first two at home in a 2‑3‑2 format, underscoring the challenge Toronto faces in Seattle.