Blue Jays Look for Sweep Against Struggling Padres

Toronto, Ontario — The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to sweep the San Diego Padres Thursday at 1:07 p.m. ET after dominating the first two games of the series. In their last matchup, the Blue Jays crushed the Padres 14-0, marking San Diego’s sixth consecutive loss.

This game features starting pitchers Stephen Kolek for the Padres and Bowden Francis for the Blue Jays. San Diego is listed as a -118 favorite on the moneyline, while Toronto is at -102. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs.

The Blue Jays have outscored the Padres 17-0 in the series so far, demonstrating their offensive prowess. In the latest win, Daulton Varsho hit a grand slam, contributing to a total of 14 hits for the Blue Jays. Vancouver native Bo Bichette had two hits and two RBIs in that game.

The Padres have struggled offensively, particularly during their losing streak. A key player, Fernando Tatis Jr., who has 12 home runs this season, has recorded one hit or fewer in his last nine games. He has faced the Blue Jays seven times in his career, recording just six hits.

This matchup is particularly crucial for both teams. The Blue Jays aim to solidify their position in the AL East and improve their chances for the playoffs, while the Padres need to reverse their fortunes in the highly competitive NL West.

The first pitch from Rogers Centre is set, and both teams will look to make a statement. Can the Padres fight back? The outcome is uncertain.