Mariners blank Blue Jays in first playoff game since 2001

TORONTO -- Right-hander Luis Castillo pitched 7 1/3 innings, Cal Raleigh homered and the visiting Seattle Mariners defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 Friday in the opener of an American League wild-card series.

Castillo (1-0) allowed six hits and a hit batter while striking out five.

Raleigh's two-run home run keyed a three-run first inning for the Mariners, who were playing in their postseason game since 2001.

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