Athletics vs Blue Jays predictions
The Athletics have a few names flying under the radar, but don't sleep on what they can bring to the table at Rogers Centre. Jacob Wilson, who's been absolutely raking with a cool .348 average, looks primed to get on base multiple times and keep the offense in gear. Brent Rooker has some pop in his bat with 12 homers already, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him go yard again. Tyler Soderstrom, now the team’s RBI guy, should be right in the thick of the action—expect him to come through with a couple of clutch hits and possibly drive in a run or two. On the mound, Jeffrey Springs has a decent shot at keeping things close by working into the middle innings, but he’ll have his work cut out for him against this Toronto lineup.
For the Blue Jays, all eyes are once again on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who just keeps delivering. He’s looking good for at least a couple of hits with the way he’s been swinging it—maybe even adding to his home run tally. Bo Bichette should be involved too, continuing his knack for knocking in runs and getting himself into scoring position with a double or two. George Springer’s energy at the top of the order can’t be underestimated, and don’t be surprised if he crosses the plate once or twice, helping to get the crowd at Rogers Centre on their feet. Chris Bassitt on the mound is always a steadying presence, and he looks likely to pitch deep and rack up a solid number of strikeouts while keeping damage to a minimum.
So, how do I see this one playing out? With the Blue Jays carrying that strong 17-12 home record and riding some real momentum, they just feel like the more complete squad right now. Add in a balanced lineup that can do damage throughout and a reliable arm in Bassitt to anchor things, and it’s tough not to give the edge to Toronto. The Athletics won’t make it easy—they rarely do—but I’m taking the Blue Jays to keep the home win streak alive and make a little more noise in the AL East standings. What about you—think the Jays hang onto their mojo?
