The Cleveland Guardians face the Toronto Blue Jays today in Game 2 of a weekend series at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET.
Right-hander Gavin Williams is scheduled to start for the Guardians, entering the game with a 2-2 record and a 5.14 ERA. The Blue Jays will counter with right-hander Kevin Gausman, who holds a 2-3 record and a 4.50 ERA.
The Guardians will be without third baseman José RamÃrez, who suffered a mild right ankle sprain in Friday's series opener. Will Wilson will play third base in his absence, and Carlos Santana will bat third in the lineup. Santana has historically performed well at Rogers Centre.
Toronto comes into the contest on a three-game winning streak. The Blue Jays won the first game of the series against Cleveland on Friday.
The Blue Jays offense has shown improved performance recently. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is on a five-game hitting streak, with two home runs and five runs batted in during that stretch. George Springer has also recorded a hit in five of his last seven games.
The Guardians hold an 18-14 record entering Saturday's game. The Toronto Blue Jays stand at 16-16 for the season.
Fans can watch the game on CLEGuardians.TV or listen on WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, and the Guardians Radio Network. Rogers Sportsnet will also carry the broadcast in Canada.
Additional coverage regarding the series and team news is available online, including details on José RamÃrez's injury and analysis of the pitching matchup. Further information on how to watch Guardians games can also be found.
Coverage of the Guardians' 5-3 loss in the series opener, where José RamÃrez exited the game after an awkward play, has been published.
