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Toronto Blue Jays Look to Rebound Against Tampa Bay Rays in Final Game of Series After Tough Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday. After losing to the Rays on Friday, the Blue Jays will look to bounce back and maintain their position in a competitive AL East division. Despite being tied for second place with Boston, Toronto is five games behind the division-leading New York Yankees. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay, currently in fourth place, has won three straight games and sits six games behind the Yankees. Both teams will be missing several key players for Sunday's matchup. Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Blue Jays, while Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays. Tampa Bay is the slight favorite according to the betting line. Stay tuned for our detailed prediction on the Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +100 | Rays -113
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-198) | Rays -1.5 (+173)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.

Toronto vs Tampa Bay Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently ranked 16th overall in power rankings. They are 11th in on-base percentage, 13th in batting average, 20th in runs scored, and 23rd in slugging percentage. Daulton Varsho leads the team in home runs, with Vladimir Horan Jr and Anthony Santander close behind. Bo Bichette leads in RBI, with Guerrero Jr following closely. On the mound, the team is 10th in WHIP, 14th in batting average against, and 20th in ERA. Kevin Gausman leads in wins, and Chris Bassitt will be starting on Sunday. Toronto has an average offense and defense, scoring an average of 4.14 points per game and allowing 4.35 points per game against them. They currently have a record of 25-25 for the season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays currently rank 19th in batting average, 23rd in on-base percentage, 24th in slugging percentage, and 24th in runs scored. Brandon Lowe leads the team in home runs with nine, while Yandy Diaz and Lowe are tied for RBI with 27 each. Tampa Bay has hit 71 doubles, three triples, and 46 home runs so far this season. On the mound, Tampa Bay ranks third in Quality Starts, 11th in WHIP, and 15th in both batting average against and ERA. Taj Bradley leads the team in wins with four, Drew Rasmussen has the best ERA among starters, and Shane Baz leads in strikeouts. Ryan Pepiot will be pitching on Sunday with a 2-5 record and a 3.99 ERA this season. The Tampa Bay Rays have a power ranking of 22 and are 24th in offense, 13th in defense, and have an overall record of 24-26. Toronto won two out of three matchups against Tampa Bay in their last three games.

Toronto Blue Jays Dominate Tampa Bay Rays in Recent Matchups

The Toronto Blue Jays have been performing well in their recent games, securing victories in four out of their last six matches, including a win against Tampa Bay on Friday. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Rays have been struggling to put runs on the board, averaging only 3.92 runs per game compared to Toronto's slightly higher average of 4.08 runs per game. Toronto's starting pitcher, Chris Bassitt, has delivered strong performances in his last two outings, conceding minimal hits and runs, resulting in wins against Tampa Bay and the San Diego Padres. In contrast, Tampa Bay's starter, Ryan Pepiot, has struggled in his last two games, allowing multiple hits and runs, leading to losses against Houston and Toronto.

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