Blue Jays vs Reds: Starting Lineup - Game Two Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays look to even up the series against the Cincinnati Reds in the second matchup of a three-game set at Great American Ball Park.
The Blue Jays look to get back on track on after a 5-4 collapse in the bottom of the ninth to the Reds on Monday.
Blue Jays veteran Jose Berrios takes the hill versus Reds lefty Nick Lodolo. First pitch is at 6:40 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. SS Bo Bichette
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. C Alejandro Kirk
7. LF Davis Schneider
8. 2B Andres Gimenez
9. 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
SP Jose Berrios
2. RF Nathan Lukes
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. SS Bo Bichette
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. C Alejandro Kirk
7. LF Davis Schneider
8. 2B Andres Gimenez
9. 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
SP Jose Berrios
Starting pitchers overview
In his last start Jose Berrios came away with a no-decision in a 7-6 extra-innings win over the Marlins, allowing two runs on four hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
The veteran right-hander blanked Miami for six frames before running out of gas in the seventh, exiting the mound after generating 33 called or swinging strikes in 81 pitches (56 total strikes).
Berrios was in line for his 10th win of the season, but a blown save by Jeff Hoffman forced him to settle for his 14th quality start.
Berrios has given up three earned runs or fewer in five of his last six outings, posting a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB over 31.2 innings during that stretch.
Nick Lodolo (8-7) gets the ball for the Reds on Tuesday evening. In his last outing Lodolo took the loss against the Dodgers, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 4.2 innings.
Lodolo made his first start since Aug. 4, as he spent over three weeks on the injured list due to a finger blister on his pitching hand.
The southpaw began his outing in fine form, retiring the first nine batters he faced, but hit a roadblock in the fourth frame, when Los Angeles tallied four runs on five hits against him.
Lodolo did manage to rack up 14 whiffs and six punchouts, so this wasn't an entirely disheartening outing.
He still carries a strong 3.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 130:25 K:BB over 134.1 innings on the season
Blue Jays key players to watch
Bo Bichette leads the league in hits (176), doubles (42), has a club-high 88 runs batted in and a .310 batting average.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting .288 with 30 doubles, 21 home runs and 73 walks.
George Springer has launched a team-high 24 home runs.
Ernie Clement is batting .275 with 25 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 22 walks.
Reds key players to watch
Elly De La Cruz leads Cincinnati in home runs (19) and runs batted in (77) this season while batting .272.
TJ Friedl is batting .265 with an OBP of .366 and a slugging percentage of .372 this season.
Spencer Steer is slashing .236/.305/.399 this season for the Reds.
Austin Hays is batting .264 with an OBP of .320 and a slugging percentage of .455 this season.
INJURIES:
Blue Jays:Nick Sandlin: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Alek Manoah: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Max Scherzer: day-to-day (Back)
Reds:Tyler Stephenson: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Graham Ashcraft: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Chase Burns: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Callihan: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Carson Spiers: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Wade Miley: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Julian Aguiar: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ian Gibaut: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Rhett Lowder: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
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| Yes | 124 | 88.6 % |
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