Toronto Blue Jays @ Los Angeles Angels - August 14, 2024

Alright, Blue Jays fans! It’s that time of year again when every game feels like it matters just a little bit more. As we gear up for tonight’s showdown at Angel Stadium, I’m buzzing with excitement because our boys in blue are ready to take on the Los Angeles Angels. Buckle up, because this matchup is going to be electric!

We’ve got José Berríos taking the mound for the Blue Jays tonight. With a 10-9 record and an ERA hovering around 4.7, he’s been somewhat inconsistent this season but still manages to strike out a good number of batters—over 8 strikeouts per game! That’s what we need: someone who can make those crucial outs and keep the Angels’ lineup guessing.

Now, let’s talk about Tyler Anderson for the Angels. His win-loss record sits at 9-10 with an ERA just under 4.6. Now before any Angels fans start bragging about their pitcher, let’s look at some context here; he’s given up quite a few runs this season too. The Angels have struggled as a team recently—losing four out of their last five games—and I think they’re still feeling the sting from that recent 6-1 drubbing against our boys last week.

Speaking of which, that brings us to how these teams stack up offensively. The Blue Jays average about 4.1 runs and boast nearly eight hits per game, slightly edging out the Angels who sit at just over 4 runs with almost eight hits as well. Their batting averages are practically neck-and-neck (not great numbers at .233 each) but Toronto seems to have a better knack for getting runners across home plate—3.9 RBIs compared to LA’s 3.8.

As much as I love my squad, we can’t ignore the fact that both teams have had their ups and downs lately—Toronto is slightly better ATS in their last six games, winning four of them; meanwhile LA has been rough at home too! They are just not able to find consistent success lately.

With all things considered—the recent trends, pitching matchups, and overall performance—I’m predicting a win for our Blue Jays tonight! My gut says they’ll come in hot and ready to extend their recent dominance over LA after last week’s victory.

And if you’re thinking about betting on this one? Go ahead and take the OVER on that total score of nine runs—both teams have shown they can put some points on the board lately despite not having stellar batting averages.

So don your lucky jersey (you know I will!), grab your snacks, and settle in because it’s time for another thrilling night of baseball! Let’s go Blue Jays!