Blue Jays Fall to Mariners in American League Wild-Card Series Opener

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Seattle Mariners during sixth inning American League wild card MLB post-season baseball action in Toronto on Oct. 7, 2022. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer and Luis Castillo threw 7 1/3 shutout innings as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series on Friday.

The Jays must win Game 2 on Saturday to force a decisive Game 3 on Sunday.