Blue Jays vs Dodgers: Starting Lineup - Series Finale Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays (68-49) look to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers this afternoon in the finale of a three-game set at Dodger Stadium.
Blue Jays lefty Eric Lauer (7-2 2.59 ERA) is on the bump versus Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow (1-1 3.06 ERA). First pitch is at 4:10 p.m. ET, live on SportsNet LA and Rogers Sportsnet.
The Blue Jays' current losing skid seems to coincide with George Springer's absence.
It underlines how much they miss him, especially against elite lefties like the ones they've faced at Dodger Stadium.
A power-armed righty looms in this afternoon's finale with Tyler Glasnow, while Springer remains with Buffalo, unable to meet the thresholds in MLB's concussion protocol to resume play.
Compounding matters is that the Blue Jays bullpen allowed close games to unravel on consecutive days, against a caliber of lineup that sets the bar for October baseball.
They have generally played well against top clubs, with a record of 38-27 against teams .500 or better, but haven't executed to the level necessary to best the Dodgers.
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup
1. RF Nathan Lukes
2. SS Bo Bichette
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. DH Ty France
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8 LF Joey Loperfido
9. C Tyler Heineman
SP Eric Lauer
2. SS Bo Bichette
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. DH Ty France
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8 LF Joey Loperfido
9. C Tyler Heineman
SP Eric Lauer
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, seven home runs and 23 walks while hitting .289.
Addison Barger has 26 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 23 walks while batting .270.
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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