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Cleveland Guardians Look to Secure Victory Against Toronto Blue Jays in Series Finale

The Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays will be facing off in the final game of their series in the American League. After Toronto won the first game 5-3, the teams will meet again with Tanner Bibee starting for Cleveland and Bowden Francis starting for Toronto. The game is scheduled for 1:37 EST at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -102 | Blue Jays -110
• Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+155) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-180)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 52%.

Cleveland vs Toronto Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are currently 2.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings after winning the division last season. In Friday's game against Toronto, star third baseman Jose Ramirez left in the third inning with a sprained ankle but initial reports indicate the injury is not serious. Despite a 5-3 loss, Carlos Santana had a solo home run and an RBI-single in the game. Steven Kwan leads the team with 41 hits and has a .323 batting average, while Kyle Manzardo leads the team with eight home runs. Tanner Bibee will make his seventh start of the season with a 4.36 ERA and 25 strikeouts. The Guardians have a power ranking of 22 and are currently ranked 23rd in offense and 21st in defense, with a season record of 18-14.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a winning streak, winning three straight games heading into Saturday and raising their record to .500. They are currently third in the AL East, just one game behind the Red Sox and three games behind the Yankees. Their recent success includes two wins over Boston and a victory against Cleveland in the first game of their series. Nathan Lukes had a crucial pinch-hit in the 8th inning, delivering a two-RBI single to secure the win. Bo Bichette leads the team in hits and RBIs, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the top power hitter with four home runs and 17 RBIs. Bowden Francis will be making his seventh start of the season, with a 2-4 record and a 5.28 ERA. The team's power ranking is 26, ranking 26th in offense and 19th in defense, with an overall record of 16-16. Cleveland went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

Cleveland Guardians Poised for Victory Against Blue Jays with Bowden Francis on the Mound

The Cleveland Guardians are in need of victories to remain competitive in their division race with the Tigers. They are poised to secure a win against the Blue Jays with Bowden Francis taking the mound. Despite a recent poor performance where he allowed five home runs in three innings, Cleveland's lineup is expected to capitalize on Francis's 5.28 ERA and secure an early lead. Steven Kwan's consistent on-base performance and Bo Naylor's increased power hitting make them valuable assets in the lineup. The Guardians have been particularly successful against right-handed pitchers, with 29 of their 36 home runs coming against them. Given Francis's recent struggles against right-handed batters, the Guardians are a strong choice to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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