In the second of a three-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays (57-76) and the Toronto Blue Jays (76-58) at Tropicana Field, Blake Snell (4-7, 3.56 ERA) and Marco Estrada (8-6, 3.37 ERA) get the ball. The Rays won the last game 8-3, and Tampa Bay leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 3 and will air on RSN and SUN.
In his most recent outing, Snell pitched 3.0 innings, allowing five runs (one unearned) and striking out three in a 6-2 loss to the Astros. Brad Miller (.260, 61 Rs, 26 HRs, 68 RBIs, 6 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. The Blue Jays were victorious the last time Estrada pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out four and walking one in a 5-1 victory over the Orioles. Josh Donaldson (.297, 108 Rs, 34 HRs, 92 RBIs, 6 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Blue Jays, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs.
Notes
Toronto recorded at least two errors for the 19th time this season.
The Rays managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Blue Jays who are coming in with a 42-30 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Rays are 10-56. The Blue Jays have a 9-45 record when opponents outhit them.
Tampa Bay ranks in the top 10 of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 179 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five at second with 196.
Ranking 18th, Tampa Bay is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 387 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five at third with 499.
When the Rays hit at least one home run, they are 49-47. When the Blue Jays hit at least one homer, they have a 68-34 record.
