Blue Jays vs. Mariners ALCS Game 4: Date, Time & Lineups
- Here's a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the upcoming Game 5 between the Blue Jays and Mariners:
- The mariners have been hesitant to pitch Castillo and george Kirby away from T-Mobile Park due to Castillo's significant home/road split (2.45 ERA at home vs.
- * Blue Jays: Expected to be the same as Game 3, with Anthony Santander batting cleanup.
Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the upcoming Game 5 between the Blue Jays and Mariners:
Pitching:
* Mariners: Luis Castillo is starting. The mariners have been hesitant to pitch Castillo and george Kirby away from T-Mobile Park due to Castillo’s significant home/road split (2.45 ERA at home vs. 4.71 on the road). He pitched Game 5 on Friday, preventing him from starting the first two games in Toronto.
* Blue Jays: Max Scherzer is starting.
Starting Lineups (Likely):
* Blue Jays: Expected to be the same as Game 3, with Anthony Santander batting cleanup.
* Mariners: Likely similar to the lineup used in the ALDS against Detroit’s right-handed starters, with adjustments based on the opposing pitcher’s handedness. Wilson (the manager) favors a consistent lineup.
Bullpens:
* Blue Jays: Key relievers (Louis Varland, Seranthony Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, Brendon Little) are fresh after being used sparingly in Game 3. Chris Bassitt and Eric Lauer are available for longer outings. The bullpen hasn’t been strong in the postseason.
* Mariners: Bullpen is also well-rested. Andrés Muñoz, Matt brash, and gabe Speier were not heavily used in recent games.
Injuries:
* Blue Jays: Bo Bichette is still rehabbing a left knee sprain and was left off the ALCS roster. his return is crucial,especially as this is the final year of his contract. Anthony Santander had back tightness in Game 2 but played in Game 3, so his condition is worth monitoring.
* Mariners: Bryan Woo (pec) is mentioned, but the extent of his injury isn’t detailed in this excerpt.