The Toronto Blue Jays face the Baltimore Orioles after winning three straight games, including a 2-1 victory on Thursday. That win moved Toronto to 28-29, one game behind .500, a mark they have not reached since April 4. The team’s pitching has continued to support its offense through the first 57 games, highlighted by a solo home run from Andrés Giménez and a bases-loaded walk by Yohendrick Piñango. Charles McAdoo, called up from Triple-A Buffalo, is set to make his MLB debut at second base and bat sixth. Nathan Lukes, returning from an injured list, has hit well recently and is expected to contribute late if Toronto reaches Baltimore’s bullpen. Gunnar Henderson remains a key Orioles threat despite Toronto limiting him in the most recent game.
"After Thursday night's 2-1 win over the Orioles (26-31), the Blue Jays have pulled themselves one game back of .500 with a record of 28-29. The club hasn't been at .500 or above since April 4, when they were 4-4. The Jays' pitching staff continued to pick up the team's offence, a trend that has been evident through the Blue Jays' opening 57 games. On Thursday, the Blue Jays rode an Andrés Giménez solo home run and Yohendrick Piñango's bases-loaded walk to give them a one-run lead that was enough to pull out the victory."
"After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo yesterday, infielder Charles McAdoo is set to make his MLB debut. The 24-year-old will play second base and bat sixth in the Blue Jays' lineup. The Blue Jays' 26th-ranked prospect has impressed this season with the Bisons, batting .250 with a team-leading eight home runs and 27 RBIs. Acquired at the 2024 MLB trade deadline in exchange for Isiah Kiner-Falefa, McAdoo has shown a strong eye at the plate this year, highlighted by his 29 walks in 50 games."
"Although not in the starting lineup with a lefty on the mound this evening, Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes has been hot since coming off the injured list on Monday. Lukes has continued the success he flashed before going down with a hamstring strain. In his past three games, Lukes is 5-for-11 with one RBI. The 31-year-old is currently riding a five-game hit streak - even with the month-long injury - and has raised his season average to .286. Look for Lukes to enter if the Blue Jays can get into the Orioles' bullpen."
"Even in the midst of a slow start to the season, Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson always feels like a threat to do damage. The Blue Jays' pitching staff held the 24-year-old in check last night, but Henderson leads the Orioles with 13 home runs and is not too far removed from the 2024 season in which he h"
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