Blue Jays vs Royals: Starting Lineup - Game Two Preview

All that time spent haggling to make sure that Sportsnet could show the Toronto Blue Jays-Kansas City Royals game on Apple+ was for nothing.

The Blue Jays (89-65) were blown out by the Kansas City Royals, 20-1, at Kaufmann Stadium on Friday, handing Toronto its third straight loss.

Today the Blue Jays will look to redeem themselves as Shane Bieber goes up against Royals lefty Noah Cameron. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.

In his last outing Shane Bieber (3-1) came away with a no-decision in a 4-3 extra-inning win over the Astros, giving up three runs on nine hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

The veteran right-hander served up a two-run shot to Carlos Correa in the first inning and dealt with traffic on the basepaths in every inning he worked, but Bieber kept Toronto in the game until finally exiting after 94 pitches (53 strikes) with two on and two out in the sixth after allowing an RBI double to Yainer Diaz.

Since his dazzling Blue Jays debut Aug. 22 in Miami, Bieber has had a little trouble with his command within the strike zone, posting a 16:3 K:BB over three starts and 17 innings but also a 5.29 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.

Noah Cameron gets the ball for the Royals on Saturday night. In his last outing Cameron (7-7) took the loss against the Guardians, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out eight in seven innings.

Cameron was a tough-luck loser Tuesday after Joey Cantillo one-upped him with eight scoreless.

Cameron couldn't shake Jose Ramirez, who homered off him in the first and later doubled and scored in the fourth.

Cameron was able to avoid walks after tying his season high with five his last time out. He also tied a season high with eight strikeouts, his first time reaching that mark since July 13.

Guerrero has been key for Toronto with 23 home runs, 81 RBI and a batting average of .300 this season.

George Springer is slugging .543 this season, with a team-best 30 homers while driving in 78 runs.

Ernie Clement is slashing .280/.315/.404 this season for the Blue Jays.

Bobby Witt leads the Royals with a .291 batting average.

Maikel Garcia has 36 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 57 walks while batting .286.

Vinnie Pasquantino leads the Royals with 31 home runs and 104 runs batted in.

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)

Royals:Kyle Isbel: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Ryan Bergert: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Hunter Harvey: 15 Day IL (Abductor), Steven Cruz: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Falter: 15 Day IL (Biceps), Seth Lugo: 15 Day IL (Back), Alec Marsh: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), James McArthur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kris Bubic: 60 Day IL (Rotator cuff)