The Detroit Tigers are looking to sweep the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series this Sunday afternoon. The Tigers have had success against the Blue Jays this season, winning three out of four games in May. They are now aiming for their season high-tying fifth straight win after a 7-3 victory on Saturday.
The Blue Jays will be starting right-hander Kevin Gausman (7-8, 4.50 ERA) in Sunday’s game. Gausman has a 3-3 record with a 3.22 ERA in 12 career starts against the Tigers. He has also had success against them this season, with a 1-0 record and a 1.50 ERA in one start.
On the other hand, the Tigers will be starting right-hander Keider Montero (1-2, 5.47), who will be facing the Blue Jays for the first time. The Blue Jays will be without shortstop Bo Bichette, who is on the injured list with a moderate calf strain. Bichette has been a key player for the Blue Jays this season, with a .223 batting average, seven home runs, and 30 RBIs in 79 games.
The Tigers also have concerns about right-hander Reese Olson, who left Saturday’s game early with a sore right shoulder. Olson will return to Detroit for examination as the Tigers continue their road trip with a series against the Cleveland Guardians.
In Saturday’s game, the Tigers got strong performances from their bullpen, with Alex Faedo, Kenta Maeda, Tyler Holton, and Shelby Miller all contributing. Jake Rogers had a standout performance, hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning. Rogers has been successful against the Blue Jays, batting .350 with three doubles, a home run, and five RBIs in six career games.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a standout player for the Blue Jays on Saturday, with three hits, including a two-run homer. Guerrero has been a force to be reckoned with against the Tigers this season, batting .542 with three doubles, three home runs, and seven RBIs in six games.
As the Tigers look to sweep the Blue Jays, both teams will be looking to key players to step up and make an impact in Sunday’s game. It promises to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams.
