The Seattle Mariners (10-9, second in the AL West) face the Toronto Blue Jays (11-8, second in the AL East) in a three-game series starting at Toronto on Friday at 7:07 p.m. EDT. The pitching probables are Bryan Woo (Mariners) with a 2-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 18 strikeouts, and Bowden Francis (Blue Jays) with a 1-2 record, 3.71 ERA, and 15 strikeouts. The betting line favors the Mariners slightly.
The Blue Jays hold an 11-8 overall record and have won 7 of their 10 home games. Toronto excels when it out-hits opponents, boasting a 9-2 record in such games. Seattle, with a 10-9 overall record and 2-4 on the road, is strong when they have more hits, standing at 6-1 in those games. Key players include Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette for the Blue Jays, and Randy Arozarena and Dylan Moore for the Mariners. Both teams have shown solid performance in their last 10 games, with the Mariners outscoring opponents by 13 runs and the Blue Jays by nine runs. Various players from both teams are listed on the injury list.