Complete games from pitchers tend to have an impact a few starts later. Noah Cameron pitched a one hit complete game against the Angels two starts ago, but threw just 85 pitches his last start against Detroit. While the outing was effective it was his fewest pitches since May 16th. Toronto’s Nathan Likes may be hitting in the ninth spot, but he has three home runs over his last five games. If Cameron has a shorter outing, Lukes should get two at bats against the Royals bullpen. Split play here for a run/RBI.
Complete games from pitchers tend to have an impact a few starts later. Noah Cameron pitched a one hit complete game against the Angels two starts ago, but threw just 85 pitches his last start against Detroit. While the outing was effective it was his fewest pitches since May 16th. Toronto’s Nathan Likes may be hitting in the ninth spot, but he has three home runs over his last five games. If Cameron has a shorter outing, Lukes should get two at bats against the Royals bullpen. Split play here for a run/RBI.
Noah Cameron gets the ball tonight, who has given up just one run in five of his last six starts combined. Over his last seven starts, Cameron owns a 2.27 ERA. On the flip side, Spencer Arrighetti will make his first start for the Jays as he allowed three runs in relief in his first Jays appearance. Toronto is also without five starters due to injury and the Royals have only lost once, yesterday, over its last 10 games.
Noah Cameron is on a run right now where he's got a 1.05 ERA in his last six starts. He's gone at least seven innings in four of his last six and that includes two 8-inning outings and one complete game. The Royals can get to Spencer Arrighetti and the Blue Jays' bullpen, too.
Kansas City had its nine game winning streak snapped on Wednesday but I think they get back on track with Noah Cameron on the hill in Toronto on Thursday. In August, Cameron is 3-0 with a 1.63 in four starts for the Royals. Current Blue Jays are only 3 for 20 (.150 average) against the left hander. I'm also inclined to fade Toronto starter Spencer Arrighetti, who puts runners on base at a high clip (1.35 WHIP). Give me the Royals to win the series in Toronto.
Taillon (elbow) will undergo an MRI on Friday night and will likely be placed on the injured list Saturday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Pasquantino went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
Lynch (4-5) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk without recording a strikeout over five innings.
Taillon was removed from Friday's game against the Royals with right elbow discomfort.
Toronto optioned Tiedemann to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Toronto activated Taillon (forearm) from the 15-day IL and he will start Friday's game against the Royals.
Gimenez is not in the lineup for Toronto's matchup with Kansas City on Friday.
The Royals outrighted Waters to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
Smith went 0-for-2 with three walks and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Guardians.
Bateman went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Thursday's win over the Guardians.
