The Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to split the season series with the Orioles.

On Wednesday, the Blue Jays defeated the Orioles via a walk-off single by Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Although he’s a mediocre hitter, he’s quickly becoming liked by numerous Jays’ fans, as he’s slashing .268/.313/.391 with four homers in 193 plate appearances for a 103 wRC+.
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Did the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlueJays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlueJays</a> ever need that one.
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Kiner-Falefa has been an above average defender at third base, shortstop, second base and has a 1.2 fWAR two months into the season because of it.
One free agent signing who hasn’t had a great go of things since the start of the season is designated hitter Justin Turner. Since April 25, he’s slashing .160/.226/.255 with two homers in 115 plate appearances.
However, he had a three-hit performance on Wednesday, which included his 1,500th career-hit. Hopefully, things can turn around for the 39-year-old, but expect Daniel Vogelbach to fill in against right-handed pitchers.
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The past two games have seen the Jays at the top of their rotation. On Wednesday, José Berríos pitched and finished with a line of 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K to bring his season ERA to 2.80. Yusei Kikuchi starts on Thursday.
Enough good things can’t be said about Yimi García, who struck out two in a clean inning pitched on Wednesday to bring his season ERA to 1.50. The Blue Jays will get a haul if they decide to sell off expiring free agents at the end of the season.
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Location: Rogers Centre
First Pitch: 1:07 PM ET
TV &amp; Radio: Sportsnet
<h2>Starting Pitchers</h2>
Toronto &#8211; LHP Yusei Kikuchi: 12 GS, 2-5 record, 3.66 ERA, 66.1 IP, 65 SO, 14 BB, 6 HR
Baltimore &#8211; LHP Cade Povich, 1 GS, 0-0 record, 7.36 ERA, 3.2 IP, 2 SO, 3 BB, 1 HR
<h2>Lineups:</h2>
Blue Jays:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Davis Schneider LF</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danny Jansen C</li>
<li aria-level="1">Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bo Bichette SS</li>
<li aria-level="1">George Springer RF</li>
<li aria-level="1">Justin Turner DH</li>
<li aria-level="1">Daulton Varsho CF</li>
<li aria-level="1">Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ernie Clement 3B</li>
</ul>
Orioles:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Jordan Westburg 3B</li>
<li aria-level="1">Adley Rutschman DH</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ryan Mountcastle 1B</li>
<li aria-level="1">Gunnar Henderson SS</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anthony Santander RF</li>
<li aria-level="1">Austin Hays LF</li>
<li aria-level="1">Connor Norby 2B</li>
<li aria-level="1">James McCann C</li>
<li aria-level="1">Colton Cowser CF</li>
</ul>
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Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) congratulates first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (6) on his three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Rogers Centre.

The Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to split the season series with the Orioles.



On Wednesday, the Blue Jays defeated the Orioles via a walk-off single by Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Although he’s a mediocre hitter, he’s quickly becoming liked by numerous Jays’ fans, as he’s slashing .268/.313/.391 with four homers in 193 plate appearances for a 103 wRC+.

https://twitter.com/KeeganMatheson/status/1798530860121227464

Kiner-Falefa has been an above average defender at third base, shortstop, second base and has a 1.2 fWAR two months into the season because of it.

One free agent signing who hasn’t had a great go of things since the start of the season is designated hitter Justin Turner. Since April 25, he’s slashing .160/.226/.255 with two homers in 115 plate appearances.

However, he had a three-hit performance on Wednesday, which included his 1,500th career-hit. Hopefully, things can turn around for the 39-year-old, but expect Daniel Vogelbach to fill in against right-handed pitchers.

https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1798510472096108770

The past two games have seen the Jays at the top of their rotation. On Wednesday, José Berríos pitched and finished with a line of 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K to bring his season ERA to 2.80. Yusei Kikuchi starts on Thursday.

Enough good things can’t be said about Yimi García, who struck out two in a clean inning pitched on Wednesday to bring his season ERA to 1.50. The Blue Jays will get a haul if they decide to sell off expiring free agents at the end of the season.

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Location: Rogers Centre

First Pitch: 1:07 PM ET

TV &amp; Radio: Sportsnet
<h2>Starting Pitchers</h2>
Toronto - LHP Yusei Kikuchi: 12 GS, 2-5 record, 3.66 ERA, 66.1 IP, 65 SO, 14 BB, 6 HR

Baltimore - LHP Cade Povich, 1 GS, 0-0 record, 7.36 ERA, 3.2 IP, 2 SO, 3 BB, 1 HR
<h2>Lineups:</h2>
Blue Jays:
<ul>
 	<li aria-level="1">Davis Schneider LF</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Danny Jansen C</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Bo Bichette SS</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">George Springer RF</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Justin Turner DH</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Daulton Varsho CF</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Ernie Clement 3B</li>
</ul>
Orioles:
<ul>
 	<li aria-level="1">Jordan Westburg 3B</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Adley Rutschman DH</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Ryan Mountcastle 1B</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Gunnar Henderson SS</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Anthony Santander RF</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Austin Hays LF</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Connor Norby 2B</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">James McCann C</li>
 	<li aria-level="1">Colton Cowser CF</li>
</ul>

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