New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 27, 2024

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Jun 27, 2024 6:13 AM
The surging New York Yankees, riding a strong 52-30 overall record and 28-16 road mark, head to Rogers Centre to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, June 27 at 7:07 PM. The Jays, currently 36-43 overall and 18-19 at home, look to even the regular season series, which is presently tied at 3-3. Expect a thrilling matchup between these AL East rivals.
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Yankees vs Blue Jays starting pitchers

Yankees vs Blue Jays statistics

Stat Yankees Blue Jays
Hits 678 (8th) 607 (27th)
Batting Average .249 (10th) .233 (22nd)
Runs Batted In 390 (3rd) 293 (27th)
Runs 408 (3rd) 311 (27th)
Home Runs 118 (2nd) 69 (Tied-27th)
Walks 323 (1st) 269 (7th)
Stolen Bases 37 (Tied-26th) 39 (25th)
Strikeouts 654 (18th) 564 (29th)
Pitches 12422 (2nd) 11460 (22nd)

Toronto Blue Jays recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/25/24 @ Boston Red Sox W 9-4
6/24/24 @ Boston Red Sox L 7-6
6/23/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 6-5
6/22/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 6-3
6/21/24 @ Cleveland Guardians L 7-1

New York Yankees recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/26/24 @ New York Mets L 12-2
6/25/24 @ New York Mets L 9-7
6/23/24 vs Atlanta Braves L 3-1
6/22/24 vs Atlanta Braves W 8-3
6/21/24 vs Atlanta Braves L 8-1

Yankees vs Blue Jays predictions

Heading into the game at Rogers Centre, some Yankees players are definitely ones to watch. Aaron Judge, who's been a powerhouse with a .309 average and 30 home runs this season, is likely to continue his impressive streak. With his deep hits and RBI gathering skills, expect some fireworks when he steps up to the plate. Carlos Rodon, with his 9 wins and an ERA of 3.86, is set to start and should deliver a strong performance on the mound. Given his knack for strikeouts and controlling the game's pace, Rodon's performance will be crucial for the Yankees in this tied series.

On the flip side, the Toronto Blue Jays have a few aces up their sleeves too. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., hitting at a .288 and leading his team with 40 RBIs, should be a significant threat at bat. Jose Berrios, expected to start as pitcher with a slightly better ERA of 3.43 compared to Rodon, could give the Blue Jays a slight edge if he continues to limit home runs and maintain his solid WHIP of 1.13. Watch for Daulton Varsho too, despite his day-to-day status; his performance this season adds depth to the Jays' lineup.

Considering the current momentum and player matchups, this game promises to be tightly contested. The home advantage for Toronto and Berrios's potential edge in pitching might just tip the scales in favor of the Blue Jays, but it’s never wise to count out the Yankees, especially with dynamic players like Judge ready to swing. It feels like a game that could go either way, but with the crowd behind them and a strong performance from their starting pitcher, Toronto has a good shot at taking this one.

Toronto Blue Jays injuries

New York Yankees injuries

  • Greg Allen (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Caleb Durbin (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Sean Boyle (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Chase Hampton (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Scott Effross (RP): 60-Day-IL

Yankees vs Blue Jays game info

Venue Rogers Centre
Location Toronto, Ontario
First pitch Thu 7:07 PM

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