
Toronto
(+1.5)

L.A. Angels
(-1.5)
Highlights
Preview
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Interstat) — The Toronto Blue Jays will look to build on a rare series-opening win when they face the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of a three-game set Wednesday afternoon at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. PDT under cloudy skies with a temperature around 69 degrees. The Blue Jays (9-13) evened the series with a 5-2 victory Monday, powered by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s three-hit, two-RBI performance and a dominant 12-strikeout outing from starter Dylan Cease. The Angels (11-13) aim to rebound and secure a series win before embarking on a road trip. Toronto will send left-hander Eric Lauer (1-3, ERA N/A) to the mound. The Angels counter with right-hander José Soriano (5-0, ERA N/A), who looks to remain unbeaten. A key player to watch for Toronto is Cease, though he is not scheduled to pitch. The right-hander has been stellar, striking out 44 batters over 25 2/3 innings in his last five starts, including Monday’s win over the Angels. For Los Angeles, left-hander Reid Detmers seeks consistency after a tough loss to Toronto his last time out, where he allowed four earned runs over six innings. The teams played to a scoreless tie in Tuesday’s contest, which was suspended after six innings due to rain and will be completed at a later date. That makes Wednesday’s game the decisive matchup for this series. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Blue Jays 4, Angels 3. Despite the projection, sportsbooks list the Angels as a -1.5 run favorite, with an over/under of 8 runs. Following the game, the Blue Jays return home to open a series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. The Angels will travel to Kansas City to begin a three-game series with the Royals.