The Jays have one last chance to leave Tampa with a series split. However, they’ll have their work cut out for them against a tough starter in Blake Snell. At least this will be the last we will see of the Rays, as beautifully put by Anthony Kay’s brother:
If the schedule is only 60 games....
— Bobby Kay (@BKayZone) August 24, 2020
Why is this our 60th game against the Rays this year
Why won’t they go away. https://t.co/SNug3wBPjx
Speaking of which, I’m curious:
Poll
Which of the Jays division rivals do you dislike playing the most?
This poll is closed
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25%
Yankees
(22 votes) -
8%
Red Sox
(7 votes) -
64%
Rays
(55 votes) -
1%
Orioles
(1 vote)
On to today’s lineups. Vlad has been bumped up to bat 3rd, Shaw will DH, and Panik will get a start at 3rd.
Poll
How many runs will the Jays score off Blake Snell?
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6%
0
(3 votes) -
57%
1-2
(28 votes) -
28%
3-4
(14 votes) -
8%
5+
(4 votes)
Poll
How many batters will Tanner Roark walk today?
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4%
Not a one!
(2 votes) -
38%
1-2
(18 votes) -
48%
3-4
(23 votes) -
8%
5+
(4 votes)
Poll
Who will hit more home runs today?
This poll is closed
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32%
An infielder (inc catcher)
(14 votes) -
67%
An outfielder
(29 votes)
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