The $108 million contract extension the Mariner negotiated with Luis Castillo already paid off as Seattle wins their first playoff game since 2001, a 4-0 shutout in Toronto. Castillo lasted 7 1/3 innings, walking none and striking out five. He allowed six hits, five of them singles. He has now allowed 26 runs, 23 earned in 72 2/3 innings since joining the Mariners.

Cal Raleigh, a low average, high power catcher batted fourth and delivered a two-run homer in the first to extend the lead to 3-0. Raleigh collected 78 hits in 2022, 48 for extra bases.

Even with the win, however, the Blue Jays still hold the home field advantage.