Blue Jays Look to Rebound Against Rockies in Series Finale

TORONTO (Interstat) — The Toronto Blue Jays will look to salvage a series split when they host the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a three-game set Wednesday at Rogers Centre.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. EDT under the dome.

The Blue Jays (3-1) saw their three-game win streak snapped in emphatic fashion Monday, falling 14-5 to the Rockies. Toronto’s pitching staff will aim for a sharper performance against a Colorado lineup that erupted for 14 hits in that victory.

Colorado (1-3) earned its first win of the season in that contest, powered by a strong outing from pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano and a combined six RBIs from Ezequiel Tovar and Braxton Fulford. Sugano, a player to watch for the Rockies, allowed just one earned run over 4 2/3 innings in that start.

The pitching matchup features a pair of veterans seeking their first win. Toronto will send right-hander Kevin Gausman (0-0) to the mound. Colorado will counter with left-hander Kyle Freeland (0-1), who took the loss in his first start of the season.

A player to watch for the Blue Jays is reliever Cody Ponce, who provided 2 1/3 innings of one-run ball in Monday’s loss.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Toronto is projected to win 6-1. The Blue Jays have been installed as pregame favorites with a spread of -1.5. The over/under is set at 8 runs.

Following Wednesday’s game, the Blue Jays embark on a road trip, opening a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. The Rockies will return to Denver to begin a six-game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Statistical information and odds provided by Interstat.