Marcus Stroman (5-2, 4.82 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (32-29) meet Tyler Wilson (2-5, 4.39 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (35-23) in the first of a four-game division series at the Rogers Centre. The game starts at 7:07 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jun. 9 and will air on MASN and RSN.
In his most recent outing, Stroman pitched 5.2 innings, giving up six runs, striking out four and walking five in a 6-4 loss to the Red Sox. Josh Donaldson (.255, 46 Rs, 14 HRs, 33 RBIs, 3 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with three runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Orioles were unsuccessful against the Yankees 8-6 the last time Wilson pitched. He went 4.0 innings, allowing five runs and striking out one.
Notes
Baltimore earned its third shutout of the season in its last game. Toronto has been shut out three times this season.
The Blue Jays are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded five strikeouts. The Orioles have a record of 6-3 when opponents’ pitchers have five strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Blue Jays are 6-20. The Orioles have a 12-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Toronto ranks in the top 10 of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 78 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top five at second with 87.
Ranking 16th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 185 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five with 219.
When the Blue Jays hit at least one home run, they are 27-16, well-matched with the Orioles who are 27-11 when hitting one or more homers.
