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The line on the Athletics vs. Blue Jays game has moved up from Blue Jays -140 to -157 with better than 65% of the action on Toronto. Surprised this one hasn't moved up more. In fact, some books have taken this one down from -165. There is even one recreational book we monitor that had the number at -145. Talk about trying to enourage folks to bet on the Blue Jays.
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jacob Lopez (0-2, 2.57 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (1-2, 4.22 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 56 strikeouts)
Lopez gave up just a run over seven innings but still was charged with a loss against the Phillies on Friday.
Berríos, meanwhile, pitched six innings and allowed three runs Saturday in a loss to the Rays.
The Athletics travel to the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a seven-game road skid.
Toronto has a 27-28 record overall and a 16-12 record at home. The Blue Jays are 20-6 in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The Athletics have a 23-33 record overall and a 14-14 record on the road. The Athletics have hit 69 total home runs to rank fifth in the AL.
Thursday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has eight doubles and seven home runs for the Blue Jays. Addison Barger is 10 for 37 with four doubles over the last 10 games.
Brent Rooker is second on the Athletics with 22 extra base hits (nine doubles, a triple and 12 home runs). Nick Kurtz is 7 for 34 with four home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.
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