Seattle Mariners at Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO (Interstat) — The Seattle Mariners will look to even their playoff series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday after a narrow loss in Game 1.
Game 2 of the American League Division Series is set for Monday night at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays took a 1-0 series lead with a 1-0 victory on Sunday, continuing a dominant trend in the season’s head-to-head matchups. Toronto has won five of the last seven meetings, including a three-game sweep in Seattle in May.
The Mariners (93-74) enter Monday’s contest hoping to rebound from a game where their offense was silenced. They will rely on momentum from their recent playoff-clinching series against Detroit, where their pitching staff, including strong performances from George Kirby, Eduard Bazardo and Matt Brash, proved effective.
The Blue Jays (97-69), who finished the regular season with a better record, carry confidence from their recent series win over the New York Yankees and a potent offense that has frequently overpowered opponents. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Toronto is projected to win 7-5.
With the series shifting to Seattle after Monday’s game, the Mariners aim to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole before heading home.