Shane Baz will take the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays (77-78) when they host starting pitcher Ryan Burr and the Toronto Blue Jays (73-82) on Sunday, with first pitch at 1:40 p.m. ET and the Rays going for a series sweep.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Tampa Bay-Toronto matchup.
When is Rays vs. Blue Jays and when does it start?
Where to watch Rays vs. Blue Jays
The Rays and Blue Jays will take to the diamond at Tropicana Field for this matchup on Sept. 22, and if you want to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSUN.
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Rays vs. Blue Jays Game Preview
These teams meet again after the Rays took down the Blue Jays 3-2 yesterday. Taj Bradley earned the win for the Rays (5.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 4 K), and Jonathan Aranda led the way offensively (2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI). Yariel Rodriguez (4.0 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 3 K) was credited with the loss for the Blue Jays.
Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays are 36-31 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 53.7% of those games).
Tampa Bay has hit the fourth-fewest home runs in MLB play this season (142).
The Rays are slugging .369, the second-lowest average in MLB.
Tampa Bay has the ninth-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.80).
Rays pitchers combine for the No. 5 WHIP in baseball (1.206).
Blue Jays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Blue Jays have been underdogs in 80 games this season and won 28 (35%) of those contests.
Toronto has hit 153 homers this season, which ranks 25th in the majors.
The Blue Jays rank 20th in the majors with a .393 team slugging percentage.
Toronto has the 22nd-ranked ERA (4.24) in the majors this season.
The Blue Jays have a combined WHIP of 1.265 as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in MLB.
Rays Starter Recent Performance: Shane Baz
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Red Sox | Sept. 17 | 7.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
at Phillies | Sept. 11 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
at Orioles | Sept. 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
vs. Padres | Aug. 31 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
at Athletics | Aug. 20 | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Blue Jays Starter Recent Performance: Ryan Burr
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Rays | Sept. 20 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
at Rangers | Sept. 17 | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
vs. Cardinals | Sept. 14 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
vs. Mets | Sept. 9 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
at Braves | Sept. 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Rays Key Players to Watch
Baz makes the start for the Rays, his 13th of the season. He is 3-3 with a 3.21 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 67 1/3 innings pitched.
The right-hander’s last time out was on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing two hits.
In 12 games this season, the 25-year-old has a 3.21 ERA and 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .205 to opposing hitters.
Yandy Diaz leads Tampa Bay in batting average (.283) and runs batted in (65) this season while also slugging 14 homers.
Christopher Morel leads Tampa Bay in home runs with 21 while driving in 57 runs and slugging .353.
Brandon Lowe has collected 87 base hits, an OBP of .313 and a slugging percentage of .469 this season.
Blue Jays Key Players to Watch
Burr will get the start for the Blue Jays, his third of the season.
The right-hander last pitched out of the bullpen on Friday, when he threw one scoreless inning without allowing a hit to the Tampa Bay Rays.
He has an ERA of 3.72, a 3.33 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.172 in 30 games this season.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. paces the Blue Jays with 30 home runs and 99 runs batted in, while racking up a team-high batting average of .324.
George Springer is hitting .219 with 18 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs and 58 walks.
Ernie Clement is batting .260 with 20 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 10 walks.
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