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The Blue Jays vs. Tigers series begins Thursday July 24 with Toronto owning a 60-42 record while Detroit comes in at 60-43. The Tigers are 7-2 in this series.
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Toronto Blue Jays
It's nearly August and the Blue Jays are in first place, atop the only division in the majors with four teams over .500 despite a run differential that suggests they're six games worse. It's beyond time to take them seriously. To continue surpassing expectations, they'll need to continue their brand of ball, which centers around not striking out. Toronto's 17.4% strikeout rate is the lowest in the majors by more than a percentage point and would be the lowest by a team for a season since the 2017 Astros. The Jays put pressure on teams by putting the ball in play, and it's working.
Detroit Tigers
In some respects, Detroit's recent swoon is a blessing in disguise. The Tigers' lead in the AL Central is still double-digit sturdy -- according to Fangraphs, the chances of them winning the division stand at 93.3% -- and soon, they'll get Kerry Carpenter back for their lineup. But the recent losses have fully highlighted the team's need for one or even two power arms at the back end of their bullpen since the Tigers seem to have a real opportunity to reach the World Series. If the Cardinals decide to trade Ryan Helsley, the Tigers will almost certainly be among the bidders.
Blue Jays vs. Tigers Series Preview
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays looking to stop a four-game home slide.
Detroit has a 60-43 record overall and a 32-18 record in home games. The Tigers are 36-11 in games when they did not give up a home run.
Toronto has a 23-25 record on the road and a 60-42 record overall. The Blue Jays have the best team batting average in the AL at .260.
Thursday's game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Gleyber Torres has nine home runs, 54 walks and 45 RBI while hitting .283 for the Tigers. Spencer Torkelson is 9 for 35 with three doubles and two RBI over the past 10 games.
George Springer ranks third on the Blue Jays with 35 extra base hits (17 doubles, a triple and 17 home runs). Addison Barger is 11 for 36 with a double, two home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games.
Toronto Blue Jays career statistics vs. Reese Olson (Thursday) are just .083 in 38 appearances. They have a single RBI.
Olson pitched well in a no-decision against the Rangers on Friday evening, racking up six strikeouts over five innings of shutout baseball.
Despite pitching well of late, Olson is not picking up the wins. This game offers an excellent opportunity.
Detroit Tigers career statistics vs. Eric Lauer are 13-for-34 (.382). They have two home runs and two RBIs.
Lauer pitched six innings of two-run ball and struck out seven Saturday against the Giants. He allowed just two runs in each of his previous two starts as well.
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
