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MLB 5/25 Preview: Blue Jays Vs. Rays

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<h2>Blue Jays @ Rays &#8211; First Pitch: 1:10 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Few Clouds, 83°</div>
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<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb" target='_blank' rel="noopener"><strong>MLB</strong></a></span> is set to serve up another exciting clash as the <strong>Tampa Bay Rays</strong> go head-to-head with the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong>. Fresh off a 7-3 victory, the Rays aim to build momentum, which is no surprise considering the 20-1 rout they suffered just two days ago. The match marked a significant shift as Tampa forfeited their long-held position as the run leaders in MLB.</p>
<p>The Rays enter the fray as the favored team at <strong>-164</strong> on the <strong>moneyline</strong>. This seems interesting, not because Tampa is favored at home but due to <strong>Alek Manoah&#8217;s</strong> recent performance. The Jays&#8217; All-Star pitcher has had a tough stretch. </p>
<p>Manoah, who was anticipated to emerge as one of the dominant aces, has instead deviated in the opposite direction. In the last <strong>30 days</strong>, his <strong>xFIP</strong> is one of the worst in baseball at <strong>6.67</strong>. Moreover, his strikeout rate is a mere <strong>16%</strong>, with walks given to over <strong>10%</strong> of batters he faces.</p>
<p>The splits are particularly alarming. As a right-handed pitcher, he allows a <strong>.444</strong> <strong>wOBA</strong> to <strong>68 left-handed batters</strong>, while righties stand at .<strong>367</strong>. Both lefties and righties also display <strong>elevated ISO power numbers</strong> against him. As the Jays face the Rays, Manoa&#8217;s struggles could be a serious liability.</p>
<p>On the contrary,<strong> Zach Eflin</strong>, although not the best pitcher we&#8217;ve ever seen, has proven significantly more effective than Manoah. In a previous encounter with the Rays this season, Manoah yielded <strong>nine hits, seven earned runs</strong>, and <strong>four walks</strong> in just <strong>4.2 innings</strong> – a dismal performance.</p>
<p>The Rays are familiar with Manoah&#8217;s style and know they can get to him. As such, the likelihood of the Rays securing another win today appears high. </p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Blue Jays</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right">-172 </td>
<td align="right">O 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-115 </td>
<td align="center">+117</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-149 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-111 </td>
<td align="center">+141</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Rays</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> +144 </td>
<td align="right">U 8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-104 </td>
<td align="center">-137</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> +126 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -109 </td>
<td align="center">-164</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Blue Jays</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Alek Manoah: 1-4, 5.15 ERA, 7.11 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Bo Bichette</td>
<td width="180px">  .327, 9 HR, 30 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Daulton Varsho</td>
<td width="180px">  .217, 7 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</td>
<td width="180px">  .301, 8 HR, 34 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Brandon Belt</td>
<td width="180px">  .264, 2 HR, 10 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Matt Chapman</td>
<td width="180px">  .301, 7 HR, 27 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Nathan Lukes</td>
<td width="180px">  .300, 0 HR, 0 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Alejandro Kirk</td>
<td width="180px">  .230, 2 HR, 12 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Kevin Kiermaier</td>
<td width="180px">  .313, 3 HR, 14 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Cavan Biggio</td>
<td width="180px">  .152, 3 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<h3>Rays</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Zach Eflin: 6-1, 3.45 ERA, 9.96 K/9 </p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Yandy Díaz</td>
<td width="180px">  .322, 11 HR, 27 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Wander Franco</td>
<td width="180px">  .286, 7 HR, 25 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Randy Arozarena</td>
<td width="180px">  .305, 11 HR, 37 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Brandon Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .200, 8 HR, 24 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Harold Ramírez</td>
<td width="180px">  .299, 7 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Isaac Paredes</td>
<td width="180px">  .273, 7 HR, 33 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .307, 11 HR, 34 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Christian Bethancourt</td>
<td width="180px">  .243, 7 HR, 15 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jose Siri</td>
<td width="180px">  .250, 8 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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