The Blue Jays take on the Orioles today as they look for their second win of this series after winning last night in extra innings.
Toronto has announced that pitcher Chris Bassitt will be on the mound for the Blue Jays. Bassitt will look to build off of his last performance where he pitched for 6 1/2 innings giving up only 3 hits and 2 earned runs against the Phillies.
•Probable Starter: Chris Bassitt •Record: 3-5 •ERA: 5.06 in nine starts, 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings •Last Appearance: 6 1/3 innings vs. Philadelphia Phillies (2 earned runs, 3 hits) •Team Stats: •Home Runs: 35 (24th in MLB) •Slugging Percentage: .361 (25th in MLB) •Batting Average: .231 (21st in MLB) •Runs Scored: 150 (28th in MLB) •On-Base Percentage: .309 (16th in MLB)
Bassitt started off the season rocky but has been slowly playing better every start, he currently has a 3-5 record with 5.06 ERA and is averaging 8.4 strikeouts per 9 innings.
The Blue Jays take on the Orioles tonight in Baltimore at 6:35 P.M.
