Overview

• Game 1 features George Kirby vs. Logan Allen on Friday night at Progressive Field, followed by Logan Gilbert vs. Gavin Williams Saturday and Bryce Miller vs. Tanner Bibee Sunday.
• Seattle enters at 72-62 holding the final AL wild-card position, while Cleveland is 66-66 and trying to gain ground at home.
• The Mariners rank third in MLB with 191 home runs, contrasting with a Guardians offense that sits near the bottom in batting average, OPS and runs.
• Cleveland is 0-3 against Seattle this season after a June sweep in which the Mariners outscored the Guardians 20-5.
• Both clubs list multiple injuries affecting depth, and Seattle looks to halt a five-game road skid to start a nine-game trip.