At PNC Park on Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays (70-59) open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-81), at 6:35 PM ET.
The Blue Jays are heavily favored on the road (-247) versus the Pirates (+206). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Toronto Blue Jays looking to Alek Manoah (12-7), and Johan Oviedo (2-1) answering the bell for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Blue Jays lost their last game against the Cubs by a 7-5 score Friday. Alejandro Kirk went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively. Mitchell White picked up the loss after throwing 4 2/3 innings, giving up six earned runs on eight hits while striking out five.
The Pirates suffered a 6-1 loss to the Brewers Friday. Ben Gamel (1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Miguel Yajure got the loss on the mound after going 1 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on three hits while striking out one.