Seattle Mariners 2022 Playoffs: How the M’s starters stack up against Toronto
Joe Swenson
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Mariners Starters vs. Toronto
Luis Castillo
Castillo faced the Blue Jays once this season, a 2-1 loss on May 20 while with the Reds. In his third start after beginning the season on Cincinnati’s Injured list, he threw six innings and struck out five. That was the first and only time Castillo faced Toronto.
Robbie Ray
In the midst of that 14-game winning streak, Ray faced his former team, which ended up being a no-decision for the lefty-power pitcher. He went six innings, gave up one run, and struck out six. It was a solid outing. In three career starts against Toronto, Ray is 1-1, with a 3.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and has 24 strikeouts in 18 innings.
Logan Gilbert
Should there be a game three, Servais will most likely give the ball to Gilbert to start with Kirby waiting in the wings. Gilbert faced Toronto twice this season. The first time, he went seven innings, gave up three runs, and took the loss. The second time, Gilbert went six innings, gave up four runs, but struck out seven in a no-decision.
Toronto Starters vs. Mariners
Alek Manoah
Alek Manoah only pitched once against the Seattle Mariners. He went 7.1 innings and struck out seven. The M’s scored two off of Toronto’s ace, but that was enough to saddle him with the loss.
His control was lacking that day as he also gave up four walks. This was during a stretch where he lost four of five starts.
Ross Stripling
While Ross Stripling is having one of the best seasons of his career, the Seattle Mariners have done well against him in 2022. Seattle faced the seven-year veteran three times (one start, two relief) and hit .290 with a .837 OPS. In 7.1 innings against the M’s, Stripling has a 3.70 ERA and 1.64 WHIP.
Kevin Gausman
The Gas Man started once against the Mariners, and that was back in May. In that outing, Kevin Gausman was slightly less than stellar, giving up a couple of runs on 7 hits in 5 innings.
Gausman, who was Ray’s replacement in the rotation after the latter signed in Seattle, has had his share of struggles down the stretch. Jays Manager John Schneider will keep Gausman on a short leash with Jose Berrios available in the pen.
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