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ALCS X-Factors to watch

USAT’s Gabe Lacques shares the biggest x-factors that could play important roles in the ALCS as the Blue Jays take on the Mariners.

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The Seattle Mariners host the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 3 of the 2025 MLB American League Championship Series on Wednesday, Oct. 15.

The No. 2 Mariners hold a 2-0 series lead on the No. 1 Blue Jays heading into the matchup at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Right-handed pitcher George Kirby (0-0, 2.70 ERA this postseason) is scheduled to take the mound for the Mariners. The Blue Jays are set to field righty Shane Bieber (0-0, 6.75 ERA).

Here’s what you need to know about how to watch Game 3 of the best-of-seven ALCS.

What time do the Mariners and Blue Jays play today?

The Mariners and Blue Jays will play Game 3 of the ALCS at 5:08 p.m. PT/8:08 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 15, according to the MLB postseason schedule.

How to watch the Mariners vs. Blue Jays game on TV todayLocation: T-Mobile Park, SeattleDate: Wednesday, Oct. 15First pitch: 5:08 p.m. PT/8:08 p.m. ETTV channel: FS1Stream: MLB.TVWho is pitching for the Mariners today?

RHP George Kirby will pitch for the Mariners against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Kirby has started in two games for the Mariners in the 2025 postseason. Both were against the Detroit Tigers in the AL Division Series, “allowing a combined three runs against the Tigers, with 14 strikeouts, one walk and one hit batter,” MLB.com reported.

Who is pitching for the Blue Jays today?

RHP Shane Bieber will take the mound for the Blue Jays against the Mariners on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Bieber has one start for the Blue Jays in the 2025 postseason. He gave up two earned runs in 2.2 innings pitched against the New York Yankees on Oct. 7 in the ALDS, according to the MLB.

What is the 2025 MLB ALCS schedule?

Here is the ALCS schedule for the Mariners and Blue Jays:

Game 1Date: Sunday, Oct. 12Score: 3-1 SEAGame 2Game 3Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15Location: T-Mobile Park, SeattleGame 4Date: Thursday, Oct. 16Location: T-Mobile Park, SeattleGame 5 (if necessary)Date: Friday, Oct. 17Location: T-Mobile Park, SeattleGame 6 (if necessary)Date: Sunday, Oct. 19Location: Rogers Centre, TorontoGame 7 (if necessary)Date: Monday, Oct. 20Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at 3:08 p.m. PT/6:08 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 16. The game will be broadcast on TBS.

The No. 3 Dodgers hold a 2-0 series lead against the No. 1 Brewers.