ALCS Game 1: Mariners’ Miller Faces Blue jays’ Gausman
Toronto Blue Jays fans now have their pitching matchup for the American league Championship Series opener.
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Mariners Tap Miller for Game 1 Start
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson has announced that right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller, 27, will start Game 1. Miller concluded the 2024 regular season with a 5.68 ERA across 18 starts, totaling 90.1 innings pitched with 74 strikeouts and 34 walks.
His most recent outing was in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on October 9th against the Detroit Tigers, where he allowed four hits and two runs over 4.1 innings, recording two strikeouts.
However, miller struggled against the Blue Jays in his only regular-season appearance on May 11th, surrendering eight hits and seven runs over five innings.
Wilson is relying on Miller to provide valuable innings after a grueling 15-inning victory over the Tigers in game 5 of the ALDS on October 11th. Notably, the Mariners strategically deployed starting pitchers Logan Gilbert and Luis Castillo out of the bullpen during that marathon game to secure the win.
Gausman Answers for the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will counter with their ace, Kevin Gausman. Gausman’s performance will be crucial as Toronto begins its pursuit of a World Series title.