Astros vs Blue Jays starting pitchers
Astros vs Blue Jays statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Blue Jays |
| Hits |
757 (2nd) |
646 (22nd) |
| Batting Average |
.265 (1st) |
.236 (20th) |
| Runs Batted In |
371 (12th) |
317 (25th) |
| Runs |
388 (12th) |
335 (24th) |
| Home Runs |
97 (Tied-8th) |
75 (Tied-27th) |
| Walks |
232 (26th) |
278 (8th) |
| Stolen Bases |
58 (15th) |
39 (26th) |
| Strikeouts |
566 (30th) |
603 (28th) |
| Pitches |
11528 (29th) |
12085 (18th) |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/30/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
8-1 |
| 6/29/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
9-3 |
| 6/28/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
16-5 |
| 6/27/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
9-2 |
| 6/25/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
9-4 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 6/30/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
10-5 F/11 |
| 6/29/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
9-6 |
| 6/28/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
7-2 |
| 6/26/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
7-1 |
| 6/25/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
5-2 |
Astros vs Blue Jays predictions
As the Houston Astros square off against the Toronto Blue Parliamentarians, all eyes will be on key players like Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez. Altuve, with a batting average of .304, continues to be a powerhouse at the plate. We can expect him to leverage his skill to secure base hits and possibly rack up runs, bringing that energy Houston needs right now. On the other hand, Alvarez, despite his formidable power at bat with 19 home runs this season, will likely focus on converting each appearance at the plate into significant RBI contributions. His presence becomes even more crucial with Kyle Tucker sidelined, amplifying the need for Alvarez to step up.
Turning our focus to the Toronto Blue Jays, they're counting on heavy hitters like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to ignite their lineup. Guerrero, nursing a day-to-day hand injury, remains a critical figure in Toronto’s strategy. His ability to consistently hit well, coupled with leading the team with 50 RBIs, suggests he might just be the key to catalyzing the Jays' offense despite his physical setbacks. Similarly, Bichette's performance is pivotal. He's projected to potentially contribute significantly across the board in hits and RBIs, adding that much-needed spark to the Jays' offensive efforts.
Given the dynamics and the current form of both teams, predicting a winner leans slightly towards the Houston Astros. Their robust lineup and consistent hitting, especially in critical moments, might just edge out the Blue Jays, who while formidable, have shown some inconsistency in their pitching and overall game closure. Of course, baseball is full of surprises, and Toronto could leverage their home advantage at Rogers Centre to tilt the scales. It will undoubtedly be a closely contested game, but Houston might just have the slight edge.
Toronto Blue Jays injuries
Houston Astros injuries
- Kyle Tucker (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Chris Gittens (1B): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jake Bloss (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Rhett Kouba (SP): Day-To-Day
Astros vs Blue Jays game info
| Venue |
Rogers Centre |
| Location |
Toronto, Ontario |
| First pitch |
Mon 3:07 PM |
