Cubs vs Blue Jays: Starting Lineup - Opening Game Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Chicago Cubs in the first matchup of a three-game set at Rogers Centre.
Blue Jays Jose Berrios (8-4, 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 116 strikeouts) is on the bump versus Cubs starter Ben Brown (5-7, 6.04 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 104 strikeouts). First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
The Blue Jays begin a six-game homestand on tonight when they take on the Chicago Cubs for three games and then the Texas Rangers for another three.
Toronto hasn't faced the Cubs too often during interleague play, holding an even 12-12 record against them in 24 contests.
However, Chicago has held the upper hand in recent years, having taken five of their past seven meetings against the Jays dating back to 2022.
Toronto has a 69-50 record overall and a 38-19 record in home games. The Blue Jays have the seventh-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .428.
Chicago has a 67-50 record overall and a 31-28 record in road games. The Cubs have a 29-10 record in games when they did not give up a home run.
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup
1. LF Nathan Lukes
2. SS Bo Bichette
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
5. RF Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
7. CF Daulton Varsho
8. DH Ty France
8. 3B Ernie Clement
9 2B Andres Gimenez
SP Jose Berrios
2. SS Bo Bichette
3. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
5. RF Addison Barger
5. C Alejandro Kirk
7. CF Daulton Varsho
8. DH Ty France
8. 3B Ernie Clement
9 2B Andres Gimenez
SP Jose Berrios
Key Players to Watch
Ernie Clement has 23 doubles, two triples, eight home runs and 36 RBIs for the Blue Jays. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 14 for 43 with five doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games.
Kyle Tucker has 18 home runs, 76 walks and 62 RBIs while hitting .271 for the Cubs. Dansby Swanson is 11 for 38 with a double, two home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
Teams over the last 10 Games:
Blue Jays: 6-4, .323 batting average, 4.35 ERA, outscored opponents by 22 runs
Cubs: 5-5, .240 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs
Position Player and Pitching Injuries:
Blue Jays: George Springer: 7-Day IL (head), Shane Bieber: 60-Day IL (elbow), Bowden Francis: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (elbow), Andres Gimenez: 10-Day IL (ankle), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (ankle), Anthony Santander: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Cubs: Mike Soroka: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Miguel Amaya: 60-Day IL (oblique), Jameson Taillon: 15-Day IL (calf), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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