TORONTO (Interstat) — The New York Yankees, boasting the best record in the American League at 41-26, open a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays (33-36) on Friday at Rogers Centre.

Left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-4) is scheduled to start for the Yankees. The Blue Jays had not announced a probable starter at press time.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 5-4 victory for New York.

The Yankees arrive in Toronto after a 8-4 victory Wednesday at Cleveland, where left-hander Carlos Rodón earned the win. Rodón (6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 7 K) remains a key arm to watch despite not starting Friday. He is 3-2 over his last five outings, including a win over the Blue Jays on May 21 in which he allowed one run over five innings.

Toronto looks to rebound after a 7-4 loss Wednesday to Philadelphia. Reliever Spencer Miles (1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K) was effective in that game. Miles, a player to watch for the Blue Jays, has been sharp recently, posting a 1.08 ERA over his last three appearances with 10 strikeouts in 8.0 innings. He earned a win against the Yankees on May 21, throwing 4.1 scoreless innings.

The Blue Jays have taken two straight from the Yankees, winning 2-0 and 2-1 in New York on May 20-21. The Yankees took games on May 18-19 by scores of 7-6 and 5-4.

The series continues Saturday and Sunday before both teams travel for interleague play.