The Toronto Blue Jays have had most of their series victories in April, with only two series wins since May began. They won two of three against the Los Angeles Angels and two of three against the Detroit Tigers on a recent road trip. After defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday, they have another chance to win a series on Saturday. Pittsburgh starts Paul Skenes, a dominant right-hander with a 2.62 ERA and 2.64 FIP in 55 innings, including only 16 earned runs allowed. Toronto counters with Patrick Corbin, who has struggled in his last two starts. The lineup features George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yohendrick Piñango, Jesús Sánchez, Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez, Lenyn Sosa, and Tyler Heineman.
"Most of those series victories have come in April, as the Jays have just two series wins since the start of May. They took two of three against the Los Angeles Angels, then kicked off their most recent road trip by also taking two of three against the Detroit Tigers."
"Starting for the Pirates is Paul Skenes, arguably the best pitcher in baseball. The righty posted a sub-2.00 ERA in both 2024 and 2025, winning the National League's Rookie of the Year in 2024 and MVP in 2025. This season, the 2023 first overall pick has a 2.62 ERA and 2.64 FIP in 55 innings pitched."
"He's given up 16 earned runs all season, five of which came in his last start, and another five in his first start of the season. Sandwiched between those two starts are eight starts with just six earned runs given up. The Jays have faced Skenes before, back on August 18th, 2025. He went six innings, giving up two earned runs, a walk, and striking out eight over six innings of work."
"Starting for the Blue Jays is Patrick Corbin, a real pitcher's duel. There was a span of five starts where the veteran left-handed pitcher had a 2.77 ERA over 26 innings, but he's given up six earned runs in eight and one-third innings over his last two starts. George Springer leads off for the Blue Jays, followed by Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr."
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