Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 27, 2024

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Jul 27, 2024 6:10 AM
The Texas Rangers travel to Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 3:07 PM, looking to even the series after dropping the opener. The Blue Jays, who hold a 24-28 home record, will aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage, while the Rangers, with a 22-30 road record, hope to bounce back from their series-opening loss.
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Rangers vs Blue Jays starting pitchers

  • Kevin Gausman for Toronto Blue Jays
  • Michael Lorenzen for Texas Rangers

Rangers vs Blue Jays statistics

Stat Rangers Blue Jays
Hits 840 (16th) 800 (27th)
Batting Average .240 (17th) .236 (21st)
Runs Batted In 428 (18th) 394 (25th)
Runs 446 (18th) 416 (26th)
Home Runs 110 (17th) 94 (27th)
Walks 335 (11th) 330 (13th)
Stolen Bases 57 (Tied-22nd) 47 (Tied-26th)
Strikeouts 806 (24th) 758 (27th)
Pitches 14931 (19th) 14928 (20th)

Toronto Blue Jays recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 vs Texas Rangers W 6-5
7/25/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays L 13-0
7/24/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays W 6-3
7/23/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays L 4-2
7/21/24 vs Detroit Tigers W 5-4

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 @ Toronto Blue Jays L 6-5
7/25/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 2-1
7/24/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 10-2
7/23/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 3-2
7/22/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 4-3 F/10

Rangers vs Blue Jays predictions

Heading into the game against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Texas Rangers are looking to get solid performances from their key players. Corey Seager is sure to be a player to watch, anticipated to keep up his power-hitting with a projection of added homers to his tally. Alongside him, Marcus Semien is expected to contribute significantly in driving in runs, potentially turning the game in the Rangers' favor with his consistent batting. Pitching-wise, Michael Lorenzen will be crucial on the mound, expected to deliver a strong inning count and manage to keep his ERA on the lower side, which could be pivotal in containing the Blue Jays' hitters.

On the flip side, the Toronto Blue Jays are counting on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to spark their offense. He's projected to hit with power and precision, perhaps even knocking one out of the park. Alongside him, Kevin Gausman, on the pitcher's mound, is expected to rack up substantial strikeouts, hoping to replicate his season's performance and control the game's pace. Toronto's lineup has depth, and players like George Springer could be instrumental in providing that extra push, leading to crucial runs that often decide close games.

Considering the projections and current form, the prediction for the upcoming game leans slightly in favor of the Toronto Blue Jays. They appear to have a slight edge with a more potent lineup and reliable pitching from Gausman, likely to give them the upper hand in this matchup. However, baseball is famously unpredictable, and the Rangers have players who could very well shift the game dynamics with standout performances. This game promises to be an exciting clash, but if you're looking for a safe bet, Toronto might just be it.

Toronto Blue Jays injuries

  • Joey Votto (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Payton Henry (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ricky Tiedemann (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Bo Bichette (SS): 10-Day-IL

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Cody Bradford (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Austin Pruitt (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Avery Weems (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Jung (3B): 60-Day-IL
  • Tyler Mahle (SP): 60-Day-IL

Rangers vs Blue Jays game info

Venue Rogers Centre
Location Toronto, Ontario
First pitch Sat 3:07 PM
TV Bally Sports SW

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