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Blue Jays vs Dodgers: Starting Lineup - Game Two Preview


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Nelson Anderson
August 9, 2025  (11:48)
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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run
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Two of the league's top hitting teams will meet again tonight when the Toronto Blue Jays (68-49) and Los Angeles Dodgers (67-49) take to the field at 9:10 p.m. ET, live on SportsNet LA and Rogers Sportsnet.

Chris Bassitt gets the ball for the Blue Jays, his 24th of the season. He is 11-5 with a 4.12 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 129 2/3 innings pitched.
The veteran last pitched on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, when he threw six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up one hit.
The right-hander has an ERA of 4.12, with 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings in 24 games this season. Opposing batters have a .267 batting average against him.
The Dodgers will send Blake Snell (1-1) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
In his last outing the lefty gave up three earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.21 and 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .263 in three games this season.

Blue Jays and Dodgers scoring at a high rate

The Blue Jays are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking fifth with 577 total runs this season.
The Dodgers are the top-scoring team in MLB play averaging 5.2 runs per game (598 total).

Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup

1. LF Davis Schneider
2. 2B Ernie Clement
3. DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. SS Bo Bichette
5. C Alejandro Kirk
7. 1B Ty France
8. CF Daulton Varsho
8. 3B Buddy Kennedy
9. RF Myles Straw
SP Chris Bassitt

Blue Jays Key Players to Watch

Bo Bichette has recorded a double in each of the Blue Jays' last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
Ernie Clement has 23 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 21 walks while hitting .288.
Addison Barger has 26 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 23 walks while batting .265.

Blue Jays and Dodgers Injuries

Blue Jays: Andrés Giménez: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Yimi Garcia: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Nick Sandlin: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Shane Bieber: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alek Manoah: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), George Springer: 7 Day IL (Head), Joey Loperfido: day-to-day (Knee)
Dodgers: Tommy Edman: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Kiké Hernández: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Hyeseong Kim: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Tanner Scott: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Kirby Yates: 15 Day IL (Back), Gavin Stone: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), River Ryan: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brusdar Graterol: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Roki Sasaki: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Kyle Hurt: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Michael Grove: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Michael Kopech: 60 Day IL (Knee), Tony Gonsolin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Evan Phillips: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
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