Rays vs Blue Jays: Today's Lineup - Series Finale Preview
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The Toronto Blue Jays look to win the series against the Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon at Rogers Centre. Rays starter Zack Littel takes the hill versus Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman. First pitch is at 3:07 PM ET on Sportsnet and the Fan Dual Sports Network. Listen on Sportsnet 590 and the Sportsnet App.
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup
1. SS Bo Bichette
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
3. DH Anthony Santander
4. RF George Springer
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. 3B Addison Barger
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. CF Myles Straw
9. LF Nathan Lukes
SP Kevin Gausman
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
3. DH Anthony Santander
4. RF George Springer
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. 3B Addison Barger
7. 2B Ernie Clement
8. CF Myles Straw
9. LF Nathan Lukes
SP Kevin Gausman
Zack Littel gets the ball for the Rays in the series finale. I his last outing Littell came away with a no-decision in a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.
The right-hander needed 90 pitches (65 strikes) to record his fourth quality start in his last five trips to the mound.
After a bumpy beginning to the campaign, Littell has found a groove, posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 30 innings over that five-start stretch. He'll look to keep rolling against the Blue Jays this afternoon at Rogers Centre.
Kevin Gausman (3-3) is on the bump this afternoon. In his last outing Gausman allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out three without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to earn the win against the Seattle Mariners.
The Blue Jays' offense was hot early, giving Gausman ample support. He started to fade in the sixth inning, but he didn't give away the lead.
While this wasn't Gausman's best work overall, it was enough to earn him a win for the first time in four starts. He also avoided walking a batter for the third time this year, though the seven hits allowed were a season high.
The right-hander has posted a 3.97 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 40:12 K:BB through 45.1 innings over eight starts this season.
Blue Jays' Injuries
Andrés Giménez 10 Day Injury List Quadricep
Nick Sandlin 15 Day Injury List Back
Max Scherzer 60 Day Injury List Lat
Angel Bastardo 60 Day Injury List Elbow
Alek Manoah 60 Day Injury List Elbow
Erik Swanson 60 Day Injury List Hand
Ryan Burr 60 Day Injury List Shoulder
Rays' Injuries
Jake Mangum 10 Day Injury List Groin
Hunter Bigge 15 Day Injury List Lat
Jonny Deluca 10 Day Injury List Shoulder
Kevin Kelly 15 Day Injury List Glute
Josh Lowe 10 Day Injury List Oblique
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| Toronto Blue Jays | 22 | 68.8 % |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 10 | 31.3 % |
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