Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees - August 2, 2024

Hey there, baseball fanatics! It’s that time again—the Blue Jays are set to take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium this Friday, and let me tell you, the anticipation is electric! Our boys from Toronto are looking to flip the script after their recent loss, while the Yankees ride high on a five-game winning streak. Let’s dive into this rivalry!

First off, we’ve got Kevin Gausman taking the mound for the Blue Jays. Now, I know his record isn’t exactly sparkling at 9-8 with an ERA hovering around 4.7, but Gausman has that fire in him that can catch hitters off guard. His strikeout rate is solid—over eight per game—which means if he finds his groove early on, he could be a handful for those Yankees bats.

On the other side of things, we have Marcus Stroman pitching for New York. He’s been doing well with a 7-5 record and an ERA just under 3.8; not bad at all! His ability to keep runs off the board will be crucial as he faces off against a Blue Jays lineup that’s been struggling lately. But hey—anything can happen in baseball!

Now let’s talk about offense. The Yankees have been averaging over five runs per game and hitting better than .240 as a team this season. Their recent momentum might make them look like giants on paper—but don’t underestimate our boys! Sure, Toronto has been averaging only around 4.1 runs per game and hasn’t looked great lately with a batting average below .235. Still, when push comes to shove in games like these where division pride is on the line? You never know who will step up!

One thing that has me thinking though is how both teams have seen the total score go OVER in their last few games; could Friday’s matchup bring us something different? With Gausman out there trying to silence those Yankee bats and Stroman looking to do what he does best at home, I’m actually leaning towards an UNDER outcome for this one.

And let’s not forget—this series always brings out that extra competitive edge between division rivals! As a die-hard fan rocking my lucky jersey (you know how it goes), I’ll be cheering loudly for our Blue Jays tonight. Despite being labeled as underdogs and facing some uphill battles recently—including losses in their last outing—I truly believe they can pull through tonight!

So grab your snacks and settle in because it’s gonna be one wild ride at Yankee Stadium! My prediction? The Blue Jays take this one with grit—and maybe even by keeping it under that total score of nine runs.

Let’s get ready to show ‘em what Toronto is made of! Go Jays!