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GameThread Game #4: Tigers at Blue Jays

Going for the series win

By Kate Stanwick
MLB: Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Happy Sunday, and Happy Birthday to Ryan Borucki!

Today we will have a major league debut (!) when the Blue Jays starters pass the torch to Trent Thornton.

Here is the line-up that will try to get him his first big league win:

Danny Jansen leads off and DHs, and Randal Grichuk is back in right field. Luke Maile will catch for the rookie starter.

Today's Lineups

TIGERS BLUE JAYS
Jeimer Candelario - 3B Danny Jansen - DH
Nicholas Castellanos - RF Brandon Drury - 3B
Miguel Cabrera - DH Justin Smoak - 1B
Niko Goodrum - 2B Randal Grichuk - RF
Christin Stewart - LF Teoscar Hernandez - LF
John Hicks - 1B Lourdes Gurriel - 2B
Mikie Mahtook - CF Kevin Pillar - CF
Grayson Greiner - C Freddy Galvis - SS
Jordy Mercer - SS Luke Maile - C

Poll

How many scoreless innings by a starting pitcher will be added to the Blue Jays current streak today?

This poll is closed

  • 29%
    0-2
    (34 votes)
  • 50%
    3-5
    (58 votes)
  • 20%
    6+
    (24 votes)
116 votes total Vote Now

Poll

Will the Tigers score a run today?

This poll is closed

  • 23%
    Nope!
    (27 votes)
  • 76%
    Seems like they should
    (86 votes)
113 votes total Vote Now

GO JAYS GO

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