The Royals added four new players to the list on the deadline for exchanges – the Voltigeur Mike Yastrzemski and the Ryan Bergert, Bailey Falter and Stephen Kolek launchers (who will probably go to minors), in addition to the acquisitions of Randal Grichuk and Adam Frazier earlier in the month. The Blue Jays of first place also made a lot of movements, picking up the Lights Tongonony Domínguez and Louis Varland, as well as the first goal player Ty France. The Jays have just finished their best month, from 18-8 in July and to link the Tigers for the best record in the American League.
Kansas City Royals (54-55) against Toronto Blue Jays (64-46) at Rogers Center, Toronto, on
Royals: 3.61 points scored / game (28th in MLB), 3.77 authorized points / game (2nd)
Blue Jays: 4.73 points scored / game (8th), 4.60 authorized points / game (23rd)
The Jays have lost four of their last five, abandoning 48 points in these games, most of them against modest Orioles. The Blue Jays have scored many races despite not having struck many circuits. They have the highest base ball in the baseball and the lowest withdrawal rate.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was on fire, hitting .373 / .480 / .566 with three circuits in his last 22 games. George Springer was warmer, striking .378 / .457 / .622 with eight circuits in his last 29 games. The recruit Joey Loperfido also arrived and took the assault league, hitting .396 in July, with six strokes during his last nine plates. The Receiver of the companion Tyler Heineman was also in tears, filling the starter Alejandro Kirk, striking .372 / .408 / .628 at home.
Ty France was a Royals-Tuer, striking .392 / .473 / .654 with 8 circuits in 34 career games. He strikes 12 for 25 (.480) against Michael Wacha in his career. Ernie Clement has the seventh lowest withdrawal rate in baseball. Addison Barger only strikes .211 / .262 / .368 against left -handers. David Schneider strikes. 195 / .313 / .341 against right -handers.
Only four teams steal fewer bases and only two teams take fewer additional bases on the basic packages. Blue Jays are a defensive team greater than average, with Ernie Clement in third place, with much stronger external defense. Tyler Heineman rejected 10 of the 24 future powers, the highest third total for catchers with at least 10 captured.
Blue Jays Starting Linep
| Starting range | Pennsylvania | HOUR | Sb | Ba | Oba | SLG | WRC + | steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting range | Pennsylvania | HOUR | Sb | Ba | Oba | SLG | WRC + | steam |
| See Nathan Lukes (L) | 269 | 9 | 1 | .255 | .342 | .407 | 110 | 1.1 |
| DH George Springer (R) | 408 | 18 | 12 | .291 | .383 | .506 | 147 | 2.5 |
| 1b Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) | 478 | 15 | 5 | .295 | .400 | .465 | 142 | 3.0 |
| Ss bo bichette (r) | 484 | 13 | 4 | .291 | .331 | .452 | 116 | 2.4 |
| RF Addison Barger (L) | 324 | 15 | 3 | .264 | .319 | .505 | 124 | 2.0 |
| 3b Ernie Clement (R) | 404 | 5 | 3 | .280 | .316 | .382 | 93 | 2.0 |
| LF Joey Loperfido (L) | 58 | 3 | 1 | .396 | .448 | .585 | 191 | 0.7 |
| 2b Davis Schneider (R) | 121 | 5 | 0 | .214 | .364 | .398 | 120 | 0.6 |
| C Tyler Heineman (s) | 119 | 3 | 2 | .343 | .405 | .520 | 158 | 2.2 |
| Bench | Pennsylvania | HOUR | Sb | Ba | Oba | SLG | WRC + | steam |
| C ali Sanchez (R) | 19 | 0 | 0 | .211 | .211 | .316 | 39 | 0.0 |
| 1B Ty France (R) | 387 | 6 | 1 | .251 | .320 | .357 | 92 | 0.6 |
| If Leo Jimenez (R) | 32 | 1 | 0 | .069 | .129 | .172 | -20 | -0.3 |
| Of Myles Straw (R) | 216 | 2 | 8 | .253 | .298 | .340 | 78 | 1.0 |
Kevin Gausman is an All-Star twice which led the league in a rhythm of withdrawal in 2023. He granted seven points in a start on June 19, but to an MPM of 1.96 in six departures since then. He was much better on the road, the opponents reaching .247 / .299 / .426 against him at Rogers Center. Adam Frazier is a career of .390 / .405 / .488 in 42 appearances on the plate against Gausman.
Max Scherzer missed three months with a thumb and forearm injury, but returned and withdrew a top of season 11 during his last outing against Detroit. Right -handers only strike .211 / .258 / .351 against him. Its four runners is still quite effective, with striking opponents. Salvador Perez is a career .323 / .344 / .581 with two circuits in 32 appearances against Scherzer.
Chris Bassitt has the 12th lowest walking rate among the starters qualified at 5.6%. It has the 17th highest background ball rate at 46.1% and the sixth highest pop-up rate at 13.7%. He also directs the League in the highest induced mild contact rate. He abandoned five home circuits during his last two departures and has an MPM of 6.16 in his last six departures. The left -handers strike .288 / .346 / .478 against him. It was significantly better at home with an MPM of 2.65 in 12 departures.
Tipping matches expected
| Friday August 1, 6:07 CT | ERA | Fip | IP | K / 9 | BB / 9 | steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday August 1, 6:07 CT | ERA | Fip | IP | K / 9 | BB / 9 | steam |
| Rhp Michael Stop | 3.53 | 3.75 | 117.1 | 6.9 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Rhp Kevin Gausman | 3.82 | 3.67 | 122.2 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Saturday August 2, 2:07 CT | ERA | Fip | IP | K / 9 | BB / 9 | steam |
| LHP Noah Cameron | 2.44 | 3.67 | 81.0 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Rhp Max Scherzer | 4.89 | 4.61 | 35.0 | 10.0 | 2.1 | 0.2 |
| Sunday August 3, 12:37 ct | ERA | Fip | IP | K / 9 | BB / 9 | steam |
| Rhp Seth Lugo | 3.03 | 4.46 | 118.2 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Rhp Chris Bassitt | 4.24 | 4.00 | 123.0 | 8.9 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
Jeff Hoffman converted 25 of the 29 backup possibilities, but he has an ugly MPM of 4.76. Brendon Little has the 11th highest withdrawal rate from 35%, but the second highest rate of walking rate at 14.6%. It has an assistance rate of 55.7% on its Kcule curve. The opponents only strike 0.138 against the cursor of Yariel Rodriguez. Serrantony Dominguez only abandoned three points deserved in 25 2⁄3 Sleepers in his last 25 games for an MPM of 1.05.
Blue Jays Enclost
| Learning | ERA | Fip | IP | K / 9 | BB / 9 | steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning | ERA | Fip | IP | K / 9 | BB / 9 | steam |
| Rhp Jeff Hoffman | 4.76 | 4.09 | 45.1 | 12.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 |
| Rhp Yariel Rodriguez | 2.53 | 4.01 | 53.1 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 0.3 |
| Rhp Serrantony Dominguez | 3.09 | 3.35 | 43.2 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 0.7 |
| Rhp Louis Varland | 2.02 | 2.89 | 49.0 | 8.6 | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| LHP Brendon Little | 2.61 | 2.58 | 48.1 | 13.4 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Rhp Braydon Fisher | 2.53 | 2.41 | 32.0 | 11.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Rhp Tommy Nance | 1.35 | 1.14 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| LHP Mason Fluhaty | 4.81 | 3.53 | 39.1 | 9.8 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Rhp Paxton Schultz | 4.56 | 4.15 | 23.2 | 10.3 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
Blue Jays have among the best baseball records, but they have considerably surpassed their race differential. They have the second best home record at 37-17, and they are the third best team against opponents with a 0,500 or better file at 35-25. The Royals were quite active on the deadline, and I hope that their new additions will be able to fill the gap between them and the best teams in the League.
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How will the Royals reduce this series against the Blue Jays?
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The Royals take 2 out of 3
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The blue jays take 2 out of 3
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Blue Jays Sway
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