Series Preview: Blue Jays look to top Rockies in 3-game Series.
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The struggling Colorado Rockies (3-10) aim to break their four-game road losing streak as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays (6-7) in the opening game of their three-game interleague series on Friday night. The matchup will be held at Rogers Centre and is set to commence at 7:07 PM. ET.
Series Preview 4/12-4/14: Colorado Rockies (3-10) At Toronto Blue Jays (6-7)
Ryan Feltner, with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 3.27, will take the mound for the Rockies. The Blue Jays will respond with Kevin Gausman, who holds a record of 0-1 with an ERA of 9.53.
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After losing to the Mariners, the Blue Jays aim to rebound against the Rockies for their third win in four home games. Toronto averages 3.62 runs per game with a .212 batting average (15th in the league), .308 on-base percentage (20th), and .344 slugging percentage (23rd).]
Toronto's pitching struggles continue, surrendering an average of 4.69 runs per game. Opponents boast a .259 batting average against the Blue Jays, ranking 25th in the league. The team's ERA stands at 4.90 (24th), with a WHIP of 1.45 (26th).
Potential Ptiching matchups:
4/12: Ryan Feltner (0-1, 3.27 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (0-1,9.53 ERA)
4/13: Dakota Hudson (0-2, 2.38 ERA) vs. Bowden Francis (0-2, 12.96 ERA)
4/14: Kyle Freeland (0-2, 16.03 ERA) vs. José Berr�os (2-0, 1.45 ERA)
Gausman rough outing against the Yankees, yielding four hits and six runs in just 1.1 innings, resulted in a 9-8 loss. A vastly improved performance from him will be essential for the Blue Jays to secure victory.
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