MLB *AFTERNOON ASSASSIN*
(MLB) Toronto vs. Baltimore,
Money Line: 122.00 Toronto (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Toronto Blue Jays
Rating: 8/10*

The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the Baltimore Orioles Monday afternoon for the opener of a two-game series between two AL East rivals.

The Jays hand the ball to Marco Estrada who is 4-1 with a 3.22 ERA in 10 games (eight starts) against Baltimore, and Toronto is 6-2 in those starts. He has the current Baltimore hitters limited to a .196 AVG over 153 at bats.

The Orioles turn to Kevin Gausman who is 2-3 with a 4.40 ERA in 12 matchups (seven starts) against Toronto. The current Toronto roster are batting a combined .326 over 89 at bats against the right-hander. Gausman has looked better of the two in spring training, but I think Estrada will step it up here in the season opener.

We can also note that the Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last seven during Game 1 of a series while the Orioles are 2-6 in their last eight during Game 1 of a series.