The Toronto Blue Jays are facing challenges as they continue their series against the Houston Astros, with injuries and uncertainty looming over the team.
In their previous game against the Astros, the Blue Jays had to scratch first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the lineup due to injuries. Guerrero, who had been on a hitting streak, was struck on the hand by a pitch in a previous game and experienced discomfort during batting practice. Kiner-Falefa injured his knee during pregame stretches, adding to the team’s injury woes.
The Blue Jays, who have been struggling recently with a 2-3 record in their homestand and losses in 10 of their last 13 games, cannot afford to be without key players like Guerrero and Kiner-Falefa for an extended period.
On the other hand, the Astros have been performing well, winning 10 of their last 11 games and continuing their success on the road trip. With strong pitching performances and timely hits, the Astros have been able to maintain their winning momentum.
In the upcoming game, the Astros are set to start right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who is coming off a career-high 10 strikeout performance in his last outing. The Blue Jays will counter with right-hander Jose Berrios, who has a solid track record against the Astros.
Despite their recent struggles, the Blue Jays are drawing inspiration from the Astros’ turnaround after a slow start to the season. With key players like Guerrero and Kiner-Falefa potentially sidelined, the Blue Jays will need to rally together and put up a strong performance against the Astros to turn their fortunes around.
Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory in the upcoming game, and fans can expect an intense showdown between these two competitive teams.
