Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for May 25, 2024

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May 25, 2024 6:10 AM
The Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers are set to face off at Comerica Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:10 PM, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The Tigers, sitting at 24-27 overall and 11-14 at home, look to even the series on their own turf. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays, with a 23-27 record and 11-15 away record, aim to take the series lead on the road.
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Blue Jays vs Tigers starting pitchers

  • Reese Olson for Detroit Tigers
  • Jose Berrios for Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays vs Tigers statistics

Stat Blue Jays Tigers
Hits 380 (Tied-24th) 396 (22nd)
Batting Average .233 (20th) .231 (23rd)
Runs Batted In 181 (Tied-27th) 199 (21st)
Runs 193 (27th) 209 (Tied-20th)
Home Runs 43 (Tied-23rd) 41 (Tied-28th)
Walks 167 (Tied-11th) 159 (19th)
Stolen Bases 27 (Tied-21st) 22 (27th)
Strikeouts 362 (28th) 452 (8th)
Pitches 7296 (20th) 7530 (15th)

Detroit Tigers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/24/24 vs Toronto Blue Jays W 6-2
5/23/24 vs Toronto Blue Jays L 9-1
5/22/24 @ Kansas City Royals L 8-3
5/21/24 @ Kansas City Royals L 10-3
5/20/24 @ Kansas City Royals L 8-3

Toronto Blue Jays recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
5/24/24 @ Detroit Tigers L 6-2
5/23/24 @ Detroit Tigers W 9-1
5/22/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 9-2
5/21/24 vs Chicago White Sox L 5-0
5/20/24 vs Chicago White Sox W 9-3

Blue Jays vs Tigers predictions

As the Toronto Blue Jays get ready to take on the Detroit Tigers, I'm excited to see some of their star players make an impact. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been on a tear lately, and I expect him to continue his hot streak with at least two hits and an RBI. Bo Bichette is another player who's been consistent all season, and I think he'll drive in a run and score a run himself. Jose Berrios, the probable starting pitcher for the Blue Jays, has been solid this season, and I expect him to go at least six innings while striking out around seven batters.

On the other side, the Detroit Tigers have some talented players who could make a difference in this game. Riley Greene has been a bright spot for the Tigers all season, and I think he'll come through with a big hit and an RBI. Javier Baez is another player who's capable of changing the game with one swing of the bat, and I expect him to hit a double and score a run. Reese Olson, the probable starting pitcher for the Tigers, has been impressive in his limited starts, and I think he'll keep the Tigers in the game by limiting the Blue Jays to two earned runs.

Overall, I think this is going to be a tight game, but in the end, I'm going to give the edge to the Toronto Blue Jays. They've been playing better baseball lately, and I think their offense will be able to scrape together enough runs to take the win. My prediction is that the Blue Jays will take this one 4-2, with Berrios getting the win and Guerrero Jr. being the star of the show.

Detroit Tigers injuries

  • Jackson Jobe (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Eddys Leonard (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Kreidler (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Garrett Hill (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Luis Santana (3B): Day-To-Day

Toronto Blue Jays injuries

  • Chad Green (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Arjun Nimmala (SS): Out
  • Bowden Francis (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Joey Votto (1B): Day-To-Day
  • Yariel Rodriguez (SP): 15-Day-IL

Blue Jays vs Tigers game info

Venue Comerica Park
Location Detroit, Michigan
First pitch Sat 1:10 PM
Temperature 69°
Chance of Rain 0%

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