TORONTO -- Mariners right-hander George Kirby is expected to start against Blue Jays righty and former AL Cy Young Award-winner Shane Bieber when the AL Championship Series shifts to Seattle for Game 3 on Wednesday.

Kirby started Game 5 of the Division Series against Detroit last Friday. He struck out six and allowed one run and three hits in five innings. Kirby also started the series opener against the Tigers, giving up two runs and six hits in five innings.

Kirby went 10-8 with a 4.21 ERA in 23 regular season starts this year, his fourth with Seattle. He did not face the Blue Jays.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Luis Castillo is expected to start Game 4 on Thursday, adding that Bryan Woo is an option for a potential Game 5 on Friday.

Woo hasn't pitched since Sept. 19 becau

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