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Match Preview: Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros

Apr 5, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Houston Astros on 1st May 2022, in what will be the 3rd game of their ongoing series. The series is currently leveled up at 1-1, as the Astros won the first game while the Blue Jays bounced back in the second game of the series to level up the series.

  • Astros currently have a record of 11-10.
  • Blue Jays currently have a record of 14-8.

Injury Report:

Astros:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Michael BrantleyLFSat, Apr 30IllnessProbable for May 1
Jose Altuve2BThu, Apr 28HamstringExpected to be out until at least May 2
Ryan PresslyRPWed, Apr 27KneeExpected to be out until at least May 5
Taylor Jones1BWed, Apr 20BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Lance McCullersSPMon, Apr 18ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 6
Jake MeyersCFThu, Apr 7ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 1
Source: CBS Sports

Blue Jays:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Hyun-Jin RyuSPSat, Apr 30ForearmExpected to be out until at least May 10
Cavan Biggio2BSat, Apr 30IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 2
Teoscar HernandezRFSat, Apr 30ObliqueExpected to be out until at least May 5
Tayler SaucedoRPSat, Apr 30HipExpected to be out until at least May 10
Ryan BoruckiRPWed, Apr 27FingerExpected to be out until at least May 7
Nate PearsonRPMon, Apr 25IllnessExpected to be out until at least May 9
Danny JansenCTue, Apr 12ObliqueExpected to be out until at least May 13
Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros

Mar 26, 2021; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) warms up before the start of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Blue Jays

Vladyy is a big game player, and this certainly is a big game as it is a series decider. We can expect to see him at his best to help his team get the win to secure the series.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Blue Jays will be the favorite to win this game and win the series. However, the Astros can cause some problems too, and it will be a good match between two good teams in the AL.

  • Match Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays to win the game.

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