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Yankees vs. Blue Jays: Cole Faces Bieber in Toronto Opener
15 Aug
Summary
- Gerrit Cole starts for the Yankees (68-53) against Shane Bieber for the Blue Jays (59-64).
- The Yankees are favored on the moneyline, with odds at -154.
- Key players like Ben Rice and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have notable season stats.
The New York Yankees are set to begin a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The opening game is scheduled for Friday at 7:15 p.m. ET. Gerrit Cole, with a 6-5 record and a 3.35 ERA, will be on the mound for the Yankees, who currently stand second in the AL East with a 68-53 season record.
Opposing Cole will be Shane Bieber, who is expected to start for the Blue Jays. Bieber holds a 3-2 record with a 5.48 ERA. The Blue Jays are fourth in the AL East with a 59-64 record. The Yankees are the moneyline favorites at -154, with the total set at 8 runs.
Several players are noted for their offensive contributions. For the Yankees, Ben Rice is hitting .256/.351/.540 with 32 home runs and 76 RBIs. On the Blue Jays side, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit seven home runs and tallied 46 RBIs, batting .262/.337/.356. Ernie Clement also contributes for Toronto with nine home runs and 42 RBIs.
Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Yankees have several players on the injured list, including Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. The Blue Jays also have a significant number of players on their injured list, affecting their roster depth.
