Blue Jays vs Rays: Starting Lineup - Game Two Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the second matchup of a four game set at George M Steinbrenner Field.
Toronto is 38-37 in road games and 88-62 overall. Blue Jays hitters are batting a collective .269, the best team batting average in the AL.
Tampa Bay has a 38-37 record in home games and a 73-77 record overall. The Rays have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the AL at .251.
Tonight's matchup is the eighth time these teams have crossed paths this season. The Rays have a 5-2 advantage in the season series.
Blue Jays veteran Jose Berrios goes up against Rays righty Ryan Pepiot. First pitch is at 7:35 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup
1. DH George Springer
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. LF Davis Schneider
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. 2B Andres Gimenez
9. CF Myles Straw
SP Jose Berrios
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. LF Davis Schneider
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. 2B Andres Gimenez
9. CF Myles Straw
SP Jose Berrios
Starting pitchers overview
In his last outing versus the Houston Astros Jose Berrios (9-5) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings of work.
He struck out four and was pulled after giving up the home run to Correa on his 81st pitch of the night.
In his last outing Ryan Pepiot (11-10) earned the win against the Guardians, allowing no hits and two walks in five shutout innings. He struck out six.
Although Pepiot had a 5.88 ERA over his first six starts following the All-Star break, he's become locked in on the bump since then.
The 28-year-old right-hander has permitted zero runs on two hits across his past three outings.
Blue Jays key players to watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .304 with 23 home runs and 80 RBI for Toronto this season.
George Springer's 29 home runs are most among Toronto batters. He's driven in 75 runs this season while slugging .554.
Ernie Clement has 140 hits this season and a slash line of .279/.314/.400.
Alejandro Kirk has 122 hits and an OBP of .358 to go with a slugging percentage of .419 this season.
Rays key players to watch
Caminero paces the Rays with 44 home runs and 108 runs batted in.
Yandy Diaz has a club-leading .291 batting average.
Brandon Lowe is hitting .259 with 18 doubles, 28 home runs and 36 walks.
Chandler Simpson is batting .293 with 11 doubles, three triples and 19 walks.
INJURIES:
Blue Jays:Bo Bichette: 10 Day IL (Knee), Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Robinson Pina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Sandlin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Rays:Jonathan Aranda: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Taylor Walls: 10 Day IL (Groin), Mason Englert: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Hunter Bigge: 60 Day IL (Lat), Brian Van Belle: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Stuart Fairchild: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Shane McClanahan: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Nathan Lavender: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alex Faedo: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Manuel Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Jonny Deluca: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Ryan Pepiot: day-to-day (Rest)
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