Blue Jays vs Reds: Starting Lineup - Opening Game Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Cincinnati Reds on a Labor Day matinee in the first matchup of a three-game set at Great American Ball Park.
Blue Jays veteran Chris Bassitt takes the hill versus Reds starter Hunter Greene. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup
1. DH George Springer
2. RF Addison Barger
3. 1B Guerrero Jr
4. SS Bo Bichette
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. C Alejandro Kirk
7. LF Nathan Lukes
8. 3B Ernie Clement
9. 2B Andres Gimenez
SP Chris Bassitt
2. RF Addison Barger
3. 1B Guerrero Jr
4. SS Bo Bichette
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. C Alejandro Kirk
7. LF Nathan Lukes
8. 3B Ernie Clement
9. 2B Andres Gimenez
SP Chris Bassitt
Starting pitchers overview
In his last outing Chris Bassitt did not factor in the decision during a loss to Minnesota, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings.
Bassitt worked through five shutout innings before yielding a two-run homer to Luke Keaschall in the sixth.
Bassitt was in line for his first win since July 23 before Toronto's bullpen fumbled the lead.
He's struggled with his command and control lately; Bassitt has walked multiple batters in five straight outings, registering a 27:14 K:BB over 27 frames during that span.
In six starts since his last win, he's produced a 5.22 ERA, raising his season mark to 4.14 over 150 innings.
Greene (5-4) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out three over five-plus innings to take the loss versus the Dodgers on Monday.
Greene served up a pair of home runs to Andy Pages, which accounted for the first three runs.
In the sixth, Greene put two runners on base before his exit, and they both came around to score after an error.
While far from his best work, Greene can't be blamed for this loss when the Reds' offense was limited to three hits and three walks.
He's at a 2.81 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 94:16 K:BB over 77 innings across 14 starts this season.
Greene has allowed eight runs (six earned) with a 21:2 K:BB over 17.1 innings since returning from a groin injury.
Blue Jays key players to watch
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting .288 with 30 doubles, 21 home runs and 73 walks.
Bo Bichette has a club-high 86 runs batted in and .306 batting average.
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), Daulton Varsho: day-to-day (Hand), 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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