A series opener between the Toronto Blue Jays (4-3) and Oakland Athletics (3-3) is on deck Friday at 7:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. Ross Stripling is the starter for the Blue Jays, and Daulton Jefferies (1-0) for the Athletics.
The Blue Jays dropped a 3-0 decision to the Yankees yesterday in their last time out. Kevin Gausman was credited with the loss. He went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out nine in the outing.
The Athletics won 6-3 in their matchup with the Rays yesterday. Cole Irvin went 6 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits while striking out two and picked up the win for the Athletics.
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What time is Toronto vs. Oakland?
- Game Day: Friday, April 15, 2022
- Game Time: 19:07 ET, 18:07 CT, 17:07 MT, 16:07 PT
- Stadium: Rogers Centre
- TV: NBC Sports Networks
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Who is favored to win Toronto vs. Oakland?
- Toronto odds: -188
- Oakland odds: +161
Who are the key players for Toronto?
Starting pitcher (Stripling)
- Stripling gets the nod for the Blue Jays and will make his first start of the season.
- The 32-year-old right-hander will make his first start after pitching in relief twice this campaign.
- He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 9.00, a batting average against of .167 and 0 strikeouts per nine innings.
Key hitters
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. accumulated 188 hits with a batting average of .311 last season.
- Bo Bichette slugged .484 while batting .298.
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had 28 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs and 32 walks while batting .276 last season.
- Raimel Tapia hit .273 with 26 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 40 walks.
Who are the key players for Oakland?
Starting pitcher (Jefferies)
- Jefferies (1-0) makes the start for the Athletics, his second of the season.
- The right-hander last appeared on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up two hits.
- In one appearances this season, he has a .00 ERA and 3.6 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .125 against him.
Key hitters
- Elvis Andrus a has .360 on-base percentage to pace the Athletics.
- Jed Lowrie is hitting .250 with a home run and two walks.
- Seth Brown has a home run and two walks while hitting .235.
- Sean Murphy's five hits pace his team.
Key stats for Toronto vs. Oakland
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