Blue Jays vs Rangers starting pitchers
- Nathan Eovaldi for Texas Rangers
- Chris Bassitt for Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays vs Rangers statistics
| Stat |
Blue Jays |
Rangers |
| Hits |
1214 (17th) |
1198 (21st) |
| Batting Average |
.242 (16th) |
.237 (22nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
606 (19th) |
596 (22nd) |
| Runs |
635 (18th) |
623 (23rd) |
| Home Runs |
150 (25th) |
158 (21st) |
| Walks |
469 (Tied-9th) |
451 (Tied-16th) |
| Stolen Bases |
67 (27th) |
85 (23rd) |
| Strikeouts |
1140 (25th) |
1182 (23rd) |
| Pitches |
21745 (18th) |
21418 (24th) |
Texas Rangers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
L |
7-0 |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
L |
5-4 |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
L |
5-4 |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Seattle Mariners |
W |
5-4 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
14-4 |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/15/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
3-2 |
| 9/14/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
7-2 |
| 9/13/24 |
vs St. Louis Cardinals |
W |
4-3 F/11 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
6-2 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
6-2 |
Blue Jays vs Rangers predictions
As the Toronto Blue Jays gear up for their series opener against the Texas Rangers, all eyes are on Chris Bassitt, their starting pitcher. His season has been a rollercoaster, but his strike-out ability with 164 Ks this season suggests he might just find his rhythm on the mound for this crucial game. Additionally, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to be a powerhouse for the Jays. His batting average impressively sits at .319, and with 28 homers under his belt, he’s expected to have significant impact in this series. Given his performance, Guerrero Jr. could well drive in crucial runs and turn the game in the Blue Jays' favor.
On the other side, the Texas Rangers have their own aces to play. Nathan Eovaldi, their starting pitcher, brings a solid ERA of 3.67 to the mound, coupled with 150 strikeouts. His performance could be pivotal in containing the Blue Jays' hitters. Meanwhile, Adolis Garcia, holding an RBI count of 75, remains a key offensive player for the Rangers. Garcia’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities will be critical, especially in clutch moments to tilt the game dynamics.
So, who will come out on top? While both teams show promise with talented line-ups, the edge might go to the Texas Rangers, thanks to Eovaldi's steadier hand in pitching compared to Bassitt's more fluctuating season performance. Coupled with home field advantage at Globe Life Field and a slightly better bullpen, the Rangers have the subtle efficiencies that could edge out a win in this tightly contested matchup. However, baseball is unpredictable and it’s sure to be an exciting game to watch.
Texas Rangers injuries
- Josh Sborz (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Latz (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Cole Winn (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Carson Coleman (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Grant Anderson (RP): 15-Day-IL
Toronto Blue Jays injuries
- Joey Loperfido (LF): Day-To-Day
- Daulton Varsho (CF): Day-To-Day
- Bo Bichette (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Payton Henry (C): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Romano (RP): 60-Day-IL
Blue Jays vs Rangers game info
| Venue |
Globe Life Field |
| Location |
Arlington, Texas |
| First pitch |
Tue 8:05 PM |
| Temperature |
72° |
| Chance of Rain |
1% |
