Blue Jays vs Orioles Preview: Week 62 Showdown on Sunday

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The Blue Jays Strike Back After Tough Loss
Toronto lost a heartbreaker yesterday when Baltimore scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth. The Blue Jays led 5-1 going into that final inning, but the Orioles kept coming. Now Toronto sits at 29-30 on the season and needs to bounce back fast. Their pitching staff is one of the best in baseball. Kevin Gausman anchors the rotation, and Dylan Cease adds more star power when healthy. Today, Spencer Miles takes the mound for Toronto. The Blue Jays have won seven of their last ten games, so they know how to win close ones. They'll look to silence Baltimore's dangerous bats and steal this series finale.
Orioles' Urgent Need for Starting Pitcher Help
Baltimore grabbed a wild 6-5 win yesterday with that incredible ninth-inning comeback. The Orioles now sit at 27-32 and are fighting to stay in the race. Kyle Bradish takes the mound today as Baltimore's starter. The Orioles have major holes in their rotation right now. Zach Eflin had Tommy John surgery and won't be back until 2027. Dean Kremer is on the sixty-day injured list with a quad strain. Chris Bassitt brings veteran experience, but the team needs consistency. Trevor Rogers is the ace. If Bradish pitches well today, it gives Baltimore momentum heading into their next series.
Why This Final Game Matters for Both Teams
This series has been wild. Toronto won Wednesday 2-1, but Baltimore answered back with a 5-6 shocker last night. Now the teams battle for series position today. The Blue Jays came here with a one-game losing streak, but they know how to win. The Orioles just grabbed that unbelievable comeback victory and have won one of their last ten. Spencer Miles and Kyle Bradish both throw today. The pitching matchup will decide everything. You're watching two teams fighting for respect. Every game counts now in late May. Whoever wins today gets bragging rights heading into June.
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