Rays vs Blue Jays: Tonight's Lineup - Game Preview
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The Tampa Bay Rays are in town to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the first of a three game set at Rogers Centre. Rays starter Shane Baz is on the mound versus Blue Jays veteran Jose Berrios. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet and the Fan Duel Sports Network. Listen on the Sportsnet App, Sportsnet 590 and WDAE 620 AM.
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup
1. SS Bo Bichette
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
3. DH Anthony Santander
4. RF George Springer
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. 2B Ernie Clement
7. 3B Addison Barger
8. C Tyler Heineman
9. LF Nathan Lukes
SP Jose Berrios
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
3. DH Anthony Santander
4. RF George Springer
5. CF Daulton Varsho
6. 2B Ernie Clement
7. 3B Addison Barger
8. C Tyler Heineman
9. LF Nathan Lukes
SP Jose Berrios
Shane Baz gets the ball for the Rays. Baz (3-2) took the loss in his last outing against the Phillies after allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out three.
After giving up a season-high seven runs on nine hits in his last start, Baz struggled mightily once again.
Wednesday matched his shortest outing of the season, and the right-hander has now yielded five runs or greater in three of his last four appearances.
During this stretch, Baz has a 8.38 ERA and 13:10 K:BB over 19.1 innings.
He'll look to get back on track against the Blue Jays tonight who have a weak .643 OPS against right-handed pitching through 35 games.
Berrios allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out nine batters over six-plus innings in a no-decision against the Angels on Wednesday.
Jose Berrios is on the bump tonight at Rogers Centre. In his last outing Berrios was a bit wild with a season-high five walks (though one was intentional) and a hit batsman, yet he also racked up 18 whiffs and a season-best nine punchouts.
The veteran righty began the game with five scoreless frames, but he faltered late, allowing two of the final four batters he faced to hit a solo homer.
Nonetheless, this was another strong start by Berrios, who picked up his second straight quality start and fourth such outing this season.
Since giving up six runs against Baltimore in his season debut March 27, Berrios has been much better, posting a 3.02 ERA and 40:19 K:BB over 41.2 frames.
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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