Jays to find out ALCS opponent tonight as Mariners face Tigers in decisive game

SEATTLE — The Toronto Blue Jays will find out who they will play in the American League Championship Series after tonight’s Game 5 of the Division Series between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers.

The best-of-five series is tied 2-2, with Detroit winning 9-3 on Wednesday to force a decisive game.

Detroit will send ace Tarik Skubal to the mound. He is 1-0 with a 1.84 earned-run average and 23 strikeouts in the post-season. George Kirby is expected to start for Seattle.

The Blue Jays advanced to the ALCS for the first time since 2016 after beating New York 3-1 in a Division Series.

Game 1 is set for 8:08 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre on Sunday.

The start time of Monday’s Game 2 depends on the outcome of the Cubs-Brewers Division Series, which will be decided in Game 5 on Friday. It will start at 5:03 p.m. ET if the Brewers advance or 4:38 p.m. if the Cubs win.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2025.

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