The Blue Jays lead the series 1-0 after winning 5-1 on Monday, their ninth head-to-head victory in 17 games this season. Starter Jose Berrios got the win, allowing one run on three hits over six innings, and Tim Mayza earned his second save with a scoreless ninth. Whit Merrifield was 3 for 3 with one run and two RBIs in the win. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a solo home run. Jorge Mateo went 1 for 3 with one run for the Orioles.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Toronto has averaged 6.6 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.8, while slashing better across the board (.335/.389/.553). Baltimore is averaging only 1.8 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.2 for the season, with their slash line slipping across the board (.178/.277/.257).
HOME AND AWAY
Toronto is on a three-game winning streak in road games, bringing their record to 44-35 in 2022. The Jays have scored 5.2 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.0 runs. Baltimore has lost three in a row at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The O’s are 44-35 at home this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 4.1. Toronto is 7-3 in the last 10 games between the AL East rivals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with an average scoreline of 8.3-5.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Blue Jays are second in the AL East, seven games behind the division-leading Yankees. They currently occupy one of the Wild Card spots, sitting first with a magic number of zero. The Orioles are fourth in the AL East, 16 games behind the Yankees. They are fourth in the Wild Card race, four games out of a postseason position.
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