The Toronto Blue Jays (5-3) will be going for the series win when they face the Los Angeles Angels (4-3) in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.
Yusei Kikuchi, 1-0, 1.80 ERA, will get the start for the Blue Jays. The Angels will counter with Reid Detmers, 0-0, 3.86 ERA.
Toronto is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Los Angeles.
**This preview was written before Saturday’s game was played**
The Blue Jays are off to a good start after winning five of their first eight games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Angels, which will give them their sixth win in their last nine games.
Toronto is averaging 4.63 runs per game. Their .287 batting average is second in the league. Their .345 on base percentage is eighth, while their .401 slugging percentage is 15th.
Matt Chapman leads the Blue Jays with a .452 batting average and seven RBI, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with two home runs.
Toronto’s pitching has been average so far, with the team giving up 4.75 runs per game. Opponents have a .256 batting average against the Blue Jays, which is 15th in the league. Their 4.43 ERA is 16th, while their 1.36 WHIP is 16th.
In his last start, Kiku chi gave up three hits and one run in five innings, leading to a 4-1 win over Kansas City. They will need a similar effort from him if they want to get the win.