The New York Yankees will seek revenge this week in Toronto, as the Blue Jays just swept them two weeks ago in Toronto. In this series, the Yankees are forecast to have their best pitchers going for them, so that is a good sign.
Maybe the result will be different this time. The Blue Jays could not possibly win 7 games in a row against the Yankees, could they? The Blue Jays are hot, having just swept the San Francisco Giants. That means they could be difficult to beat. How many games do you think the Yankees will win in Toronto?
Preview Of Yankees-Blue Jays Pitching
This is the second series for both teams after the All-Star break. Toronto swept San Francisco at home, and the Yankees took two out of three games in Atlanta, including winning a game in which they were losing by five runs, twice. Both teams are hot. One thing to watch is that New York exhausted its bullpen in the process of winning both of those games.
The starting pitchers for this series are a strong advantage for the Yankees. In the first game, the Yankees are starting All-Star Carlos Rodon against Kevin Gausman. Rodon is 10-6 with a 3.08 earned run average. Significantly, Rodon has struck out 130+ batters in 20 starts. He has pitched like an All-Star, though he remains susceptible to the home run. Gausman, on the other hand, is 6-7 with a 4.19 earned run average. As far as a preview of this game, the Yankees have an advantage. But we will see. This game takes place on July 21.
The Yankees will start young phenom Cam Schlitler on Tuesday. He was great in his first start, throwing the six fastest pitches the Yankees have thrown this season. It will be interesting to see how he responds to his biceps injury. He faces Max Scherzer. He is 40 years old, but turned back the clock against the Yankees and pitched great a couple of weeks ago. He is 1-0 with a 4.70 earned run average.
Previewing the game on July 23, Max Fried will make his much-awaited return for the club. He has been sidelined for 10 days because he developed a blister on the index finger of his throwing hand. He has been outstanding for the Yankees this season, and there is no player on a Major League Baseball roster whose team needs him more. He is 11-3 with a 2.43 earned run average. He faces Chris Bassitt, who is 10-4 with a 3.89 earned run average.
Some Other Blue Jays-Yankees Batting
George Springer Jr. killed the Yanks when these two teams last played. Overall, he is batting .279, with 17 home runs. The Blue Jays have other offensive depth. They feature a top-10 offense with a .741 OPS. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. remains a major threat, and regulars Alejandro Kirk, Daulton Varsho, and Bo Bichette continue to be problems for the opposition. Addison Barger plays third base and is a thorn in the side of the Yankees.
For New York, Aaron Judge is the best hitter in baseball. Paul Goldschmidt is also having a great July. Anthony Volpe is finally breaking out of his month-long slump, or at least he seems to be. All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a dangerous hitter with an upper-cut swing and 17 home runs. Before going 0-0f-5 in yesterday’s game in Atlanta, he was hot.
Conclusion
This series will be played in Toronto from Monday, July 21, to Wednesday, July 23. All of the games will be played at 7:07 p.m. This series is an opportunity for the Yankees, though their bullpen is exhausted. If they get swept again in Toronto, after they just lost four games in a row in Toronto, they could fall 6 games back in the American League East. On the other hand, if they sweep the Blue Jays, the two teams would be tied atop the division.
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