Rookie starters set to battle as Mariners host Blue Jays

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Thanks to a behind-the-scenes hero, the Seattle Mariners took the series opener against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.

The Mariners will hope for more all-around assistance Saturday afternoon when they seek to clinch the three-game set.

Seattle emerged with a 2-1 victory on Friday with the help of replay coordinator Andy Bissell.

Luis Castillo pitched 6 2/3 innin