This is an 8* on TORONTO

Toronto ought to be a lot better than two games below .500 and fourth place in the American League East. They have scored 39 more runs than they’ve allowed this season. But they’ve been headed in the wrong direction this week by losing five in a row. Getting swept by the Yankees is one thing, but losing to Baltimore (which they did Friday) should be considered a real embarrassment. It wasn’t even close as the Jays went down 7-1 in the opener of this three-game series. The Orioles have lost 19 straight road games, but are 6-2 their last eight games at Camden Yards. While they may be better at home, the Orioles aren’t likely to win back to back games here as their starter for today has a 3-7 team start record and is really struggling. It’s Dean Kremer, whose last three starts have resulted in an 8.76 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. Winless at Camden Yards so far (0-3), Kremer has an 8.41 ERA in his home park. Toronto starter Manoah has had no problems pitching on the road where his ERA and WHIP are 1.06 and 0.88. Baltimore is just 9-22 in day games. Play on TORONTO

AAA