Blue Jays vs Rays: Starting Lineup - Series Finale Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays look for the series win against the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of a four game set at George M Steinbrenner Field.
Toronto looks to rebound this afternoon after taking a 2-1loss to Tampa on Wednesday night.
Today's matchup is the tenth time these teams have crossed paths this season. The Rays have a 6-3 advantage in the season series.
Blue Jays veteran Chris Bassitt goes up against Rays starter Shane Baz. First pitch is at 1:05 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. LF Davis Schneider
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. SS Andres Gimenez
9. C Tyler Heineman
SP Chris Bassitt
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. 3B Addison Barger
5. LF Davis Schneider
6. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. SS Andres Gimenez
9. C Tyler Heineman
SP Chris Bassitt
Starting pitchers overview
In his last outing Chris Bassitt didn't factor into the decision in a 6-1 win over the Orioles, giving up one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out six batters across five innings.
An RBI single from Jackson Holliday in the third inning represented the only blemish on Bassitt's line Friday.
However, the 36-year-old had to settle for a no-decision, as most of the run support supplied by Toronto's offense didn't come until he was taken out of the game.
He'll take a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, the lowest that either number has been since July 23rd into this afternoon.
Shane Baz (9-12) gets the ball this afternoon for the Rays. In his last outing Baz took the loss, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over 2.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out five.
The right-hander threw only 37 of 67 pitches for strikes as he delivered his shortest outing of the campaign.
Baz had a decent start to the season with a 4.33 ERA and eight wins through his first 17 outings, but he has a 1-9 record and a 6.49 ERA across his past 12 starts.
Blue Jays key players to watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .300 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 76 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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SEPTEMBRE 18 | 151 ANSWERS Blue Jays vs Rays: Starting Lineup - Series Finale Preview Will the Blue Jays win the series against the Rays? | ||
| Yes | 67 | 44.4 % |
| No | 84 | 55.6 % |
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