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Blue Jays look to take series lead in Game 5


SEATTLE – The Toronto Blue Jays look to win a third straight game Friday night to take the lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series.

Toronto defeated Seattle 8-2 Thursday night to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2 after dropping the first two games at home.

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Andres Gimenez homered and drove in four runs in the victory, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted his fifth home run of the post-season.

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The Blue Jays have outscored the Mariners 21-6 across two games in Seattle.

Kevin Gausman is set to start on the mound for Toronto, with Bryce Miller opposite of him for Seattle.

The Blue Jays will host Game 6 on Sunday and Game 7, if necessary, on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2025.

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