Blue Jays vs Yankees: Starting Lineup - Series Finale Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays look for the series win against New York Yankees in the finale of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium.
Blue Jays veteran Max Scherzer is on the bump versus Yankees lefty Max Fried this afternoon. First pitch is at 1:35 PM ET on Sportsnet and YES Network.
Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup
1. RF George Springer
2. 2B Davis Schneider
3. DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. C Alejandro Kirk
5. SS Ernie Clement
6. 1B Ty France
7. 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
8. LF Nathan Lukes
9. CF Myles Straw
SP Max Scherzer
2. 2B Davis Schneider
3. DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr
4. C Alejandro Kirk
5. SS Ernie Clement
6. 1B Ty France
7. 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
8. LF Nathan Lukes
9. CF Myles Straw
SP Max Scherzer
Starting pitchers overview
In his last outing Max Scherzer took a no-decision after striking out one and giving up four runs on nine hits and no walks across four innings.
The 41-year-old threw 45 of 67 pitches for strikes and generated just three whiffs while surrendering a pair of home runs, with his early exit ending a run of six straight starts of at least six innings.
In his last outing Max Fried (15-5) allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over seven innings to earn the win over the Astros.
Fried has strung together three straight quality starts after opening August in poor form. Over those last three starts, he's given up two runs while posting an 18:8 K:BB across 20 innings.
The southpaw trimmed his ERA to 2.98 and also has a 1.11 WHIP and 159:45 K:BB through 169 innings over 28 starts this season.
Blue Jays key players to watch
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, 23 home runs and 76 walks.
Alejandro Kirk is hitting .299 with 17 doubles, 12 home runs and 41 walks.
Yankees key players to watch
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.
INJURIES:
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)
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