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Toronto Blue Jays announce pitching matchups for entire series against the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight and have announced the pitching matchups for the entire series as Kevin Gausman will kick things off tonight.
The Blue Jays are coming off a tough loss to the Texas Rangers yesterday as Jose Berrios struggled which has made many question if he should be replaced by Shane Bieber in the rotation.
Blue Jays announce pitching matchups for series against the Pirates
The series against the Pirates begins tonight in Pittsburgh as Gausman will be on the mound for Toronto as he will face all-star pitcher Paul Skenes who currently has a 2.13 ERA.
Tomorrow, the Blue Jays will have veteran Max Scherzer on the mound and he will face Mitch Keller followed by Chris Bassitt against Braxton Ashcraft on Wednesday for the final game of the series.
#BlueJays projected pitching matchups in Pittsburgh:
Kevin Gausman (3.79 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (2.13 ERA)
Max Scherzer (3.83 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (4.13 ERA)
Chris Bassitt (6.39 Road ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (3.02 ERA)
Kevin Gausman (3.79 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (2.13 ERA)
Max Scherzer (3.83 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (4.13 ERA)
Chris Bassitt (6.39 Road ERA) vs Braxton Ashcraft (3.02 ERA)
Many were wondering if Bieber might make his Blue Jays debut against the Pirates but according to certain reports,the Blue Jays will likely wait until their series against the Miami Marlins for Bieber's debut.
Blue Jays listed probable starters for this week's series vs Pirates:
Monday - Kevin Gausman
Tuesday - Max Scherzer
Wednesday - Chris Bassitt
Club has said it wants to keep Shane Bieber on relatively regular rest. Could set up a Blue Jays debut on Friday in Miami
Monday - Kevin Gausman
Tuesday - Max Scherzer
Wednesday - Chris Bassitt
Club has said it wants to keep Shane Bieber on relatively regular rest. Could set up a Blue Jays debut on Friday in Miami
The Blue Jays take on the Pirates tonight at 6:40 PM at PNC Park in Pittsbrugh.
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