Blue Jays vs Orioles Preview: Pitching Showdown Powers Week 62

Toronto just beat Baltimore 2-1 yesterday. Now the Blue Jays want to do it again. They're riding a three-game winning streak and feeling good. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is swinging hot, hitting .375 this season. George Springer and Daulton Varsho give Toronto more bats. But here's the problem: Dylan Cease is hurt with a hamstring injury. He won't pitch Friday. Toronto's pitching staff has to step up without him. The Blue Jays need their bullpen to stay sharp. Baltimore won't give up easy at home.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is locked in right now. His .375 average shows he's seeing the ball great. Yesterday he helped Toronto win with a hit that drove in a run. Guerrero stays in the lineup almost every day. That's his superpower. He hits for power and contact. When he's hot like this, Baltimore's pitchers have a real problem. Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers gets the ball today. He'll have to deal with Guerrero's bat. This matchup matters big time. Toronto's best hitter against Baltimore's ace could decide the game.

The Orioles are 26-31 right now. They lost 2-1 yesterday. That's frustrating. Baltimore needs to win games at home. The team has more wins at Oriole Park than on the road. That's their strength. But Baltimore's pitching has some issues. Injuries have hit hard. The Orioles hope their young hitters can pick up the wins. You'll see if Trevor Rogers can pitch better today. This is a chance for Baltimore to get back on track. One win at home matters when you're trying to climb back into it.