Blue Jays vs Yankees: Starting Lineup - Opening Game Preview

Blue Jays veteran Kevin Gausman is on the bump versus Yankees starter Cam Schlittler. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET on Sportsnet and YES Network.

In his last outing Kevin Gausman didn't factor into the decision in a 4-1 loss to the Brewers, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

The veteran righty rose to the challenge of facing the team with the best record in the league, firing 66 strikes among his 96 pitches in his 13th quality start of the season.

However, the Blue Jays couldn't give him much run support in a game that got decided in the ninth inning.

Over eight outings since the All-Star break, Gausman has produced a 2.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 53:9 K:BB in 51 innings.

In his last outing Cam Schlittler didn't factor into the decision against the White Sox on, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings.

Following back-to-back scoreless starts, the rookie kept his breakout run alive Saturday, notching his third consecutive outing of at least six frames and eight punchouts.

This performance lowered Schlittler's ERA for the month of August to 1.60 alongside a 39:11 K:BB across 33.2 innings.

The right-hander is quickly establishing himself as a reliable piece of New York's rotation, though he faces the Blue Jays tonight, who are among the league leaders in OPS against right-handers.

George Springer leads the Blue Jays with 27 home runs and has racked up a team-best batting average of .307.

Bo Bichette has a club-best 91 RBI and .307 batting average.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .293 with 31 doubles, 22 home runs and 76 walks.

Alejandro Kirk is hitting .299 with 17 doubles, 12 home runs and 41 walks.

Aaron Judge is batting .322 with 43 home runs and 97 RBI. All three of those stats rank first among New York hitters this season.

Cody Bellinger has 141 hits and an OBP of .331 to go with a slugging percentage of .502 this season.

Trent Grisham has collected 105 base hits, an OBP of .356 and a slugging percentage of .486 this season.

Jazz Chisholm has 93 hits and an OBP of .339 to go with a slugging percentage of .499 this season.

Blue Jays:Ryan Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Robinson Pina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Alek Manoah: 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)

Yankees:Austin Slater: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Jonathan Loaisiga: 15 Day IL (Back), Brent Headrick: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Gerrit Cole: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oswaldo Cabrera: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Jake Cousins: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jazz Chisholm: day-to-day (Leg)