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Blue Jays Battle Orioles in Crucial AL East Showdown

9/13/2025

Summary

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The Toronto Blue Jays face the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series starting Friday at 7:07 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays (84-62) lead the AL East, while the Orioles (69-77) are fifth in the division.
Chris Bassitt (11-8, 3.97 ERA) will pitch for Toronto against Baltimore's Trevor Rogers (8-2, 1.51 ERA).
Toronto boasts a 47-25 home record and has outscored opponents by 19 runs in their last 10 games.
Both teams are impacted by injuries, with key players like Bo Bichette and Adley Rutschman sidelined.

History

Historical Context

The Toronto Blue Jays made history in 1992 by becoming the first Canadian team to win the World Series, achieving 96 wins that season. This victory marked a pivotal moment in Major League Baseball, showcasing the team's competitive prowess. Today, with an 84-62 record, the Blue Jays aim to uphold their legacy, despite facing challenges from injuries to key players like Bo Bichette.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays face the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game series starting Friday at 7:07 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays (84-62) lead the AL East, while the Orioles (69-77) are fifth in the division.
Chris Bassitt (11-8, 3.97 ERA) will pitch for Toronto against Baltimore's Trevor Rogers (8-2, 1.51 ERA).
Toronto boasts a 47-25 home record and has outscored opponents by 19 runs in their last 10 games.
Both teams are impacted by injuries, with key players like Bo Bichette and Adley Rutschman sidelined.

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