The Seattle Mariners' and Toronto Blue Jays' quests for a World Series appearance continue Friday, as the two face off in Game 5 of the ALCS in Seattle before the series shifts back to Toronto. The ALCS has been stellar so far: The Mariners took a two-game lead to start, then the Blue Jays evened things up with a pair of dominant road wins.

The stage is set for the 2025 ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mariners, led by MVP candidate Cal Raleigh, are making their first ALCS appearance since 2001. A series win would secure the first pennant in the franchise's 49-season history.

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The Mariners are starting RHP Luis Castillo in Game 4, with his last appearance coming in the 15-inning marathon that was Game 5 of the ALDS, throwing 11 strikes on 15 pitches over 1 1/3 innings. The Mariners walked away with a 3-2 victory over the Tigers to advance to the ALCS in that outing, as Castillo was credited with the win.

You can listen to Blue Jays vs. Mariners live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 89. Baseball fans in the local markets can listen to the game on Sportsnet 590 The Fan for the Blue Jays and Seattle Sports 710 AM for the Mariners.

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