Blue Jays Look to Continue Hot Streak vs. Rays in AL East Showdown 8/3/22
The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays face off in a crucial AL East matchup, with significant Wild Card implications on the line. The Blue Jays enter with momentum after winning the series opener and 11 of their last 13 games.
Game Details:
- Blue Jays Starter: Yusei Kikuchi (4-5, 4.89 ERA)
- Rays Starter: Jalen Beeks (Bullpen Game)
Blue Jays Outlook:
- Currently second in AL East
- Four games ahead in Wild Card race
- Kikuchi coming off strong return (1 run in 5 innings vs Detroit)
- Looking for fourth straight win
Rays Situation:
- Lost 4 of last 5 games
- One game behind Seattle for second Wild Card spot
- Using bullpen-by-committee approach
- Beeks showing improvement (1 run in 8.2 innings during July)
Keys to Victory:
- Blue Jays: Need early offense against Rays' bullpen rotation
- Rays: Must provide run support and capitalize on scoring opportunities against Kikuchi
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