On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (7-9) hosting the Toronto Blue Jays (10-6) at 8:10 PM ET.
As the favorite, the Blue Jays (-127 on the moneyline) visit the Astros (+107). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Toronto Blue Jays looking to Kevin Gausman (1-1), and Cristian Javier (1-0) getting the nod for the Houston Astros.
The Blue Jays’ matchup yesterday versus the Rays finished in an 8-1 loss. Whit Merrifield went 2-for-4 with a double in the defeat, while Alek Manoah threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs on nine hits while striking out five en route to taking the loss.
Yesterday, the Astros lost to the Rangers 9-1. Framber Valdez was the losing pitcher after he went six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out seven. Jeremy Pena led the Astros’ offense, going 1-for-3 with a double.