Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Diego Padres: Game 2 Showdown
In the upcoming matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres, pitching will be key. The Blue Jays are sending out their ace, Jose Berrios, who boasts an impressive record of 3 wins and 0 losses, with a stellar 1.05 ERA and 0.97 WHIP, along with 21 strikeouts. On the Padres side, Randy Vasquez will be taking the mound, although his record isn’t provided.
According to the odds from BetMGM Sportsbook, the Padres are slightly favored with a line of -115, while the Blue Jays are close behind at -104. The over/under for total runs scored in the game is set at 8 1/2.
The Blue Jays currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series, putting pressure on the Padres to even the score. San Diego has struggled at home with a 5-7 record but holds an 11-11 overall record. Their pitching staff has performed decently, collectively posting a 4.04 ERA, which ranks sixth in the National League.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have been slightly better on the road with a 5-6 record but have maintained a solid 11-9 overall record. They’ve shown resilience in close games, going 2-1 in contests decided by one run.
Both teams have key players to watch. For the Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. has been a standout performer with two doubles and six home runs. Manny Machado has also been swinging a hot bat, going 12-for-42 with a double and two home runs in the last 10 games. On the Blue Jays side, Justin Turner has been a doubles machine, hitting seven of them along with two home runs. Bo Bichette has contributed as well, going 11-for-40 with two doubles and a home run in the last 10 games.
Recent team performances show that the Padres have won 6 out of their last 10 games, with a .242 batting average and a 3.60 ERA. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have won 7 out of their last 10 games, hitting .278 with a 3.66 ERA.
In terms of injuries, the Padres have Yu Darvish, Tucupita Marcano, Glenn Otto, and Luis Patino on the injured list, while the Blue Jays have Alek Manoah sidelined with shoulder issues.
