Blue Jays vs Orioles: Starting Lineup - Opening Game Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Baltimore Orioles in the first matchup of a four-game set at Camden Yards. Blue Jays veteran Chris Bassitt is on the bump versus Orioles starter Zach Eflin. The Battle of the Birds starts at 6:35 PM ET on Sportsnet, TVA Sports and the MASN Network.
After taking three of four from one of the top teams in the American League in the Detroit Tigers, the Toronto Blue Jays enter the last week of July as the No. 1 team in the entire MLB.
The Blue Jays are currently a full 20 games above .500 while leading the AL East by 5 1/2 games over the second place New York Yankees.
The Blue Jays are the seventh-highest scoring team in the majors, averaging 4.7 runs per game (501 total). Toronto averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank 16th in baseball with 112 total home runs.
The Blue Jays have a league-leading .263 batting average. Toronto strikes out 6.7 times per game, the fewest Ks in MLB.
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup
1. CF Nathan Lukes
2. DH George Springer
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. SS Bo Bichette
5. RF Addison Barger
6. 2B Ernie Clement
7. LF Joey Loperfido
8. C Tyler Heineman
9. 3B Will Wagner
SP Chris Bassitt
2. DH George Springer
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. SS Bo Bichette
5. RF Addison Barger
6. 2B Ernie Clement
7. LF Joey Loperfido
8. C Tyler Heineman
9. 3B Will Wagner
SP Chris Bassitt
Blue Jays Key Players to Watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been key for Toronto with 14 home runs, 54 RBI and a batting average of .292 this season.
George Springer's 18 home runs are most among Toronto batters. He's driven in 57 runs this season while slugging .510.
Bichette is among the top hitters for Toronto with a .289 average, 13 homers and 65 RBI.
Ernie Clement has 98 hits and an OBP of .312 to go with a slugging percentage of .379 this season.
Orioles Key Players to Watch
The Orioles' Eflin (6-5) will make his 14th start of the season.
Gunnar Henderson leads the Orioles with a team-best batting average of .282.
Ryan O'Hearn is hitting .282 to pace his team.
Jackson Holliday has racked up a team-high 14 home runs.
Cedric Mullins has hit 14 home runs with 45 RBI. Both lead his team.
Blue Jays and Orioles Injuries
Blue Jays: Daulton Varsho: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Andrés Giménez: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Yimi Garcia: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Nick Sandlin: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Paxton Schultz: 15 Day IL (Middle finger), Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Alek Manoah: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alejandro Kirk: 7 Day IL (Concussion)
Orioles: Maverick Handley: 10 Day IL (Head), Gary Sánchez: 10 Day IL (Knee), Adley Rutschman: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Felix Bautista: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Scott Blewett: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Keegan Akin: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Cade Povich: 15 Day IL (Hip), Jorge Mateo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Albert Suarez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Kyle Bradish: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cody Poteet: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Grayson Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Mountcastle: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Tyler Wells: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
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