Blue Jays vs Nationals Game Preview
The first game of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays (15-17) and the Washington Nationals (15-16) is scheduled for May 3 at Nationals Park. This article contains the most in depth baseball analysis about this coming matchup.
Blue Jays Analysis: On a 2-game losing run
The Blue Jays are currently below .500 after losing 7 of their last 9 matches. Toronto was limited to three runs in each of their seven defeats. Not surprisingly, the team’s run average (3.47) has dropped to 28th place, which has hindered their progress. This is true even though MLB has the 10th-lowest strikeout percentage and the sixth-highest walk percentage. The Jays rank 22nd in slugging percentage, 17th in OBP, and 23rd in batting average. They rank 21st in home runs scored and 17th in stolen bases. In the meanwhile, the Blue Jays’ rotation has produced some outstanding hits. Among them is Yusei Kikuchi, the starting pitcher for this contest, who helped the team win three of his five outings in April.
Nationals Analysis: They just lost 6-0
Left-hander Patrick Corbin, who is 0-3 with a 6.82 ERA and who gave up seven runs, four earned, on 8 hits in his last outing against the Miami Marlins, will start for Washington. This season, Corbin is 0-1 at home with a 3.18 ERA after going 11.1 innings in two starts and giving up four runs on 12 hits. Washington is ranked 21st overall with a team ERA of 4.24. The Nationals are hitting .228/.305/.361, good for 21st, 19th, and 22nd in the league. Washington is slashing .220/.301/.324 at home. Rosario is 0 for 6 against Kikuchi, while Winker is 1 for 2, being the only two players to have faced the lefty.
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Blue Jays vs Nationals Game Information
Date: 05/03/2024
Time: 06:45 PM EST
Location: Nationals Park,D.C, United States.
How to Watch Blue Jays vs Nationals: ESPN2
Live Stream: MLB.tv
