The Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays meet Sunday at Rogers Centre for the deciding game of their three-game series. José RamÃrez is back in the Guardians lineup for the contest.
RamÃrez exited a game two days earlier in Toronto after suffering a mild right ankle sprain against the Blue Jays. His return provides a boost for the Guardians offense. José RamÃrez returns to Cleveland’s lineup two days after ankle injury was confirmed before the game.
Right-hander Tanner Bibee starts for the Guardians (2-2, 4.36 ERA). He faces right-hander Bowden Francis of the Blue Jays (2-4, 5.28 ERA). Bibee previously held the Blue Jays offense in check over two career starts.
The Guardians hold a 19-14 record entering Sunday. The Blue Jays are 16-17.
The rubber match in the Guardians Vs Blue Jays series is scheduled to begin at 1:37 p.m. ET.
Toronto announced a late lineup change Sunday afternoon. Alan Roden entered the lineup in left field, replacing Daulton Varsho. Nathan Lukes shifted to center field. Starting lineups for the Cleveland Guardians Toronto Blue Jays May 4 game were released earlier.
The clubs split the first two games. Cleveland won the series opener Friday, and Toronto responded with a win Saturday.
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has been performing well recently, batting .400 with a .960 OPS since April 25. Blue Jays Picks Predictions Bets vs the Guardians highlighted Kirk as a player to watch, noting his past success against Bibee.
Bowden Francis has struggled in his last two starts, allowing 10 runs. His expected ERA for the season sits above 7.00.
The Sunday outcome will determine the series winner between the two teams.
