On Friday, Chris Bassitt takes the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays (59-68) against Jack Kochanowicz and the Los Angeles Angels (54-73) in the series opener at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.
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When is the Blue Jays vs Angels game and when does it start?
Where can I watch the Blue Jays vs. Angels game?
The Blue Jays and Angels will take the field at Rogers Centre for this game on August 23. If you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
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You can watch this match live on SNET.
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Statistics, odds and insights on the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays have a 37-27 record in games where they were favored on the moneyline (winning 57.8% of those games).
With a total of 126 home runs, Toronto ranks 24th in baseball.
The Blue Jays rank 19th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .390.
Toronto ranks 26th (4.54) in the ERA comparison of all MLB pitching teams.
The Blue Jays pitchers rank 24th in the MLB in terms of WHIP (1.315).
Angels Stats, Odds and Insights
The Angels have started as underdogs 106 times this season and have won 48 of those games, or 45.3%.
Los Angeles has hit 125 home runs this season, ranking 25th in the Major Leagues.
Fueled by 327 extra-base hits, the Angels rank 25th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .374 this season.
Los Angeles has an ERA of 4.56 this season, ranking 27th in baseball.
The Angels have a combined WHIP of 1.325 as a pitching team, ranking 25th in the MLB.
Current performance of the Blue Jays starter: Chris Bassitt
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cubs | 17.August | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| against athletics | 11 August | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| against Orioles | 6 August | 7.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| at Orioles | July 30 | 4.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| against rays | July 25 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Angels Starter Current appearance: Jack Kochanowicz
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| against Braves | 18.August | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| at Nationals | 11 August | 7.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| in athletics | July 20 | 4.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| against Mariners | July 11 | 3.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Key Blue Jays players to keep an eye on
The Blue Jays send Bassitt (9-12) out for his 26th start of the season looking for his 10th win. He has a 9-12 record, a 4.34 ERA and 134 strikeouts in 139 2/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he went five innings, allowed three earned runs and allowed five hits.
The 35-year-old has a 4.34 ERA and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 games this season, while allowing his opponents a batting average of .270.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads Toronto in batting average (.318), home runs (26) and runs batted in (81) this season.
George Springer has a batting average of .223 with an OBP of .304 and a slugging percentage of .387 this season.
Daulton Varsho has collected 84 base hits, an OBP of .297 and a slugging percentage of .407 this season.
Key Angels players to keep an eye on
The Angels give the ball to Kochanowicz (1-3) for his fifth start of the season.
The right-hander last started as a pitcher on Sunday, when he allowed two earned runs and seven hits in six innings against the Atlanta Braves.
The 23-year-old has a 6.53 ERA with three strikeouts per nine innings compared to three walks per nine in four games this season.
Zachary Neto is the Angels’ leader in home runs (19) and runs batted in (63) and has a team-best batting average of .261.
Nolan Schanuel has 16 doubles, 12 home runs and 57 walks with a batting average of .251.
Taylor Ward has 22 doubles, one triple, 16 home runs and 47 walks with a batting average of .236.
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