Dodgers, Blue Jays Set for Afternoon Finale in Toronto

TORONTO (Interstat) — The surging Los Angeles Dodgers will look to complete a series sweep when they face the struggling Toronto Blue Jays in an afternoon matchup Wednesday at Rogers Centre.

The Dodgers (8-2) have won four straight, including the first two games of this series by a combined score of 16-2. Toronto (4-6) has lost five of its last six.

Los Angeles is projected to start right-hander Dylan Cease (0-0). The Blue Jays’ probable pitcher was not announced.

A player to watch for the Dodgers is catcher Dalton Rushing, who is 6 for 9 with three home runs and four RBIs over his last three games. He went a perfect 4 for 4 with two homers in Monday’s 14-2 rout of Toronto.

For the Blue Jays, utilityman Tyler Heineman is a notable figure, having pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Monday’s blowout loss amid a stretch where Toronto’s bullpen has been heavily taxed.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Dodgers are projected to win 7-4. Los Angeles has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The over/under is 7.5.

Following the game, the Dodgers return home to open a series with the Texas Rangers on Friday. The Blue Jays will also host the Minnesota Twins to begin a weekend set.