By Gregory Strong

The Canadian Press

Posted October 11, 2025 11:29 am

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TORONTO – Right-hander Kevin Gausman will get the start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against Seattle.

The Blue Jays confirmed the news when they released their workout plans for the day at Rogers Centre.

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The team plans an evening batting practice as they prepare for the best-of-seven series opener against the Mariners on Sunday night.

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Seattle earned the other ALCS berth by outlasting the Detroit Tigers in a 15-inning marathon.

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Gausman earned the win in Toronto’s 10-1 victory over New York in Game 1 of the AL Division Series last weekend. The Blue Jays wrapped up the four-game series win on Wednesday.

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The Mariners, who had to use starters Logan Gilbert and Luis Castillo in relief in their Game 5 win over the Tigers, have yet to name their Game 1 starter.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2025.

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