Hot-hitting Eddie Rosario will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the Atlanta Braves (25-14) face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (23-16) at Rogers Centre on Sunday with the home team looking for a sweep of the three-game Interleague series.
The Blue Jays lead the series 2-0 after winning 5-2 on Saturday, their eighth straight head-to-head victory. Erik Swanson threw 1.2 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to get the win, and Jordan Romano picked up his 10th save with a scoreless ninth.
Kevin Kiermaier’s on-base streak is now at 10 games as he went 3 for 4 with two doubles and two runs in the win. Marcell Ozuna was 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs for the Braves, extending his on-base streak to 10 games.
ON THE MOUND
For Toronto, left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (5-0, 3.35 ERA) will take the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Braves. In his last start on May 7, Kikuchi got the win on the road against the Pirates. He threw 6.1 scoreless innings and gave up four hits, striking out three and walking two in the 10-1 victory. The LHP is tied for third in the AL in wins.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Atlanta has averaged only 3.2 runs a game, down from their season average of 5.2, while performing worse across the board (.198/.276/.317).
Against southpaws like Kikuchi this season, the Braves have a .923 OPS, highest in MLB. Ozzie Albies is the team’s most potent producer against left-handers with a 1.251 OPS in 50 at-bats. Toronto is averaging only 4.6 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 4.8 for the season.
HOME AND AWAY
Atlanta is 15-5 away from Truist Park in 2023, scoring 5.5 runs per game while allowing 2.8 runs. Toronto has gone 11-3 at Rogers Centre this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game while surrendering 2.7.
In the last 10 games between the teams at Rogers Centre, each club has won five, though Atlanta has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.6-4.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Braves lead the NL East by six games over the Phillies. The Blue Jays are third in the AL East, seven games behind the Rays.
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