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Blue Jays Look to Avoid Sweep with Strong Pitching and Offense Against Brewers

In Sunday afternoon's Major League Baseball action, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Brewers, with the best record in baseball at 85-52, have already secured victories in the first two games of this series. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays lead the American League East with a record of 78-58. For further analysis and our prediction on the outcome of this matchup, continue reading below.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +103 | Blue Jays -120
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-200) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 55%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are on a hot streak, with a franchise record-tying 21 wins in the month of August. In Saturday's game, Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning to break a tie and secure a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Chourio's home run was particularly impressive as it was his 18th of the season, coming in his first game back after a month-long absence due to injury. Quinn Priester had a strong performance on the mound, allowing just one unearned run over six innings. The bullpen continued the solid pitching, with Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe providing scoreless relief. Brandon Woodruff will start the Sunday game, aiming to complete the sweep. With key players returning to form and the pitching staff performing well, the Brewers are in a strong position to continue their success and solidify their position as a postseason contender.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered their second consecutive loss on Saturday, dropping a 4-1 decision despite a strong performance from Kevin Gausman. Gausman pitched seven innings, allowing just one earned run and striking out eight batters with no walks. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in Toronto's lone run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. However, the offense struggled throughout the game, managing only seven hits and going 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

The loss brought the Blue Jays' record to 78-58, putting them 2.5 games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East. Toronto's once-potent offense has cooled off recently, ranking fourth in MLB in runs scored and fifth in slugging entering the weekend. While George Springer, Bo Bichette, and Guerrero Jr. continue to lead the team, the supporting cast has struggled against top pitching.

The bullpen's reliability is now a concern, especially with reliever Hoffman allowing his 14th home run of the season, tied for most among MLB relievers. Max Scherzer will take the mound on Sunday, hoping to turn things around and salvage the series against the Brewers. If Scherzer can continue his solid pitching and the offense can come alive, the Blue Jays have the talent to bounce back, but they'll need a complete team effort to avoid a sweep.

Blue Jays Look to Avoid Sweep with Strong Pitching and Offense Against Brewers

The Toronto Blue Jays head into Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a sense of urgency as they aim to avoid a series sweep. Max Scherzer will be on the mound for Toronto, boasting a 3.82 ERA and strong strikeout-to-walk ratio. Facing a Brewers lineup that has shown some inconsistencies, the Blue Jays have a good chance to turn the tide in their favor. Offensively, Toronto has the potential to break out, with key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer performing well. With home-field advantage, a well-rested bullpen, and playoff implications at stake, the Blue Jays are highly motivated to come out on top. Expect them to come out strong, maintain a lead, and secure a much-needed victory to salvage the series.

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