Mariners vs. Blue Jays score and live updates: Latest news and analysis from today’s ALCS Game 7

Mariners manager Dan Wilson summed up the relief availability for both clubs in his pregame session with reporters:

💬 “In terms of the bullpen tonight, we say all hands on deck.”

Well, yeah. It’s Game 7, after all. But a quick look at the usage last night, to keep in mind after Seattle starter George Kirby and Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber leave the stage.

TORONTO

Jeff Hoffman: 35 pitches in Game 6Louis Varland: 22 pitches

SEATTLE

Matt Brash: 21 pitches in Game 6Eduardo Bazardo: 15 pitchesCarlos Vargas: 13

So the Mariners will have a fresh closer in Andrés Muñoz, while the Blue Jays may be inclined to dip into their reserve of starters after Hoffman’s lengthy outing last night. Both Kevin Gausman and Max Scherzer will be in the bullpen for Toronto manager John Schneider this evening.

💬 “It’s not set in stone where we may use either one of them,” Schneider said. “But I think knowing that they are going to be mentally and physically ready if we do call on them is very comforting.”