The Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday in the first contest of a three-game series. The game is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium.
Toronto enters the matchup with a 16-18 record, placing them fourth in the AL East. Los Angeles holds a 13-20 record and sits fifth in the AL West division standings.
Right-hander Jose Urena is expected to start for the Blue Jays. He has a 0-0 record with a 15.00 ERA in limited action this season. The Angels will counter with left-hander Tyler Anderson, who holds a 2-0 record with a 2.67 ERA.
Blue Jays hitters have performed well against Anderson in previous appearances. Several Toronto players have recorded strong hitting numbers when facing the Angels' left-handed starter. Analysis of player performance provides perspective on individual matchups here.
Betting markets list the Blue Jays at -115 and the Angels at -105 on the moneyline, with a total of 9 runs. Various platforms offer betting options on the game, including BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings. Analysis of odds and picks is available here.
Over their last 10 games, the Angels hold a 2-8 record and have been outscored by 46 runs. The Blue Jays are 4-6 in their last 10 contests and have been outscored by 19 runs during that span.
Logan O’Hoppe leads the Angels with a .276 batting average. Zach Neto has collected 15 hits in his last 42 at-bats. George Springer has hit eight doubles, a triple, and three home runs for the Blue Jays. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has three home runs in his last 10 games.
Several players are listed on the injury report for both teams. The Angels' injured list includes Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and Robert Stephenson. The Blue Jays are without Erik Swanson, Max Scherzer, and Alek Manoah.
The game is scheduled for live broadcast and streaming options here.