Trey Yesavage, Toronto Blue Jays
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The Seattle Mariners return home in control of the ALCS, needing two more wins over the Toronto Blue Jays to reach their first World Series, with Game 3 set for Wednesday at T-Mobile Park.
Yesavage made his major-league debut in September, then blew away the Yankees in the ALDS thanks to his splitter. What makes it so dominant?
Historically, teams that take a 2-0 lead in a best-of-seven have gone on to win the series 87% of the time. Games 3-5 will be played at T-Mobile Park, where the Mariners went 51-30 this season (39-42 on the road).
Gilbert last took the ball in the Mariners’ 3-2, 15-inning ALDS-clinching win over the Detroit Tigers. He came on in relief in the 10th and 11th innings allowing three hits but no runs. Prior to that Gilbert started and went six innings allowing but one run in Game 3 of the ALDS.