The Tampa Bay Rays are currently one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. With an impressive record of 14-5, they are currently sitting atop the American League East division. This week, they head to Toronto to take on the Blue Jays in a three-game series.
The Rays have been on a tear lately, winning 10 of their last 11 games. Their success can be attributed to a combination of strong pitching and timely hitting. The team has a team ERA of 2.82, which is the second-best in the league. Their bullpen has been particularly impressive, with a 1.98 ERA and 7 saves.
Offensively, the Rays have been led by outfielder Austin Meadows and infielder Brandon Lowe. Meadows is hitting .327 with 5 home runs and 13 RBI, while Lowe is hitting .300 with 4 home runs and 14 RBI. The team as a whole has been hitting well, with a team batting average of .246.
The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have struggled out of the gate. They currently have a record of 8-10 and are sitting in fourth place in the AL East. The team has been dealing with injuries to key players, including outfielder George Springer and pitcher Robbie Ray.
Despite their slow start, the Blue Jays have some talented players who could give the Rays trouble. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is hitting .295 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI, while infielder Bo Bichette is hitting .267 with 3 home runs and 11 RBI.
The Rays will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound for the first game of the series. Glasnow has been dominant this season, with a 2-0 record and a 0.73 ERA. He will be opposed by Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu, who has struggled so far this season with a 1-2 record and a 5.14 ERA.
The second game of the series will feature Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough against Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling. Yarbrough has a 2-1 record and a 3.65 ERA, while Stripling has a 0-1 record and a 6.39 ERA.
The final game of the series will see Rays pitcher Rich Hill take on Blue Jays pitcher T.J. Zeuch. Hill has a 1-0 record and a 7.20 ERA, while Zeuch has yet to make a start this season.
Overall, the Rays are the clear favorites heading into this series. They have been playing some of the best baseball in the league and have a strong pitching staff that should be able to shut down the Blue Jays’ offense. However, anything can happen in baseball, and the Blue Jays have some talented players who could give the Rays a run for their money. It should be an exciting series to watch for fans of both teams.
