Rangers vs Blue Jays 09/11/23

Twenty-eight year old righty Dane Dunning (9-6 3.88 ERA) has filled in adequately for the Texas rotation since Jacob deGrom’s injury. In his last start, Dunning was rocked for nine runs during a 14-1 home loss versus Houston. 

The Toronto Blue Jays have won eight of their last ten games and have moved into second place in the AL Wild Card standings. On Sunday, SP Jose Berrios (10-10) allowed two runs across seven frames to lead Toronto to a 5-2 home victory versus lowly Kansas City. OF Kevin Kiermaier hit his eighth home run for the Blue Jays (80-63), who improved to 38-30 at home. 

Thirty-four year old righty Chris Bassitt (14-7 3.69 ERA) has pitched well in his first season with the Blue Jays. Last time out, Bassitt (8 IP) allowed one run and struck out seven batters during a 7-1 road victory against lowly Oakland.

Toronto 3B Matt Chapman (finger) resumed baseball activities on Friday and hopes to return later this week. Through 142 games, Texas ranks 3rd in OPS and 3rd in runs scored. For the season, Toronto ranks 11th in OPS and 15th in runs scored. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 4-3.