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Diamondbacks Favored in Close Series Opener Against Blue Jays

4/18/2026

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The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series Friday at Chase Field, with Arizona 11-8, Toronto 7-11, and Arizona favored at -140.
Michael Soroka of the Arizona Diamondbacks will start against Braydon Fisher of the Toronto Blue Jays (3-0, 2.87 ERA vs 0-0, 0.93 ERA).
The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five, and predictions project a close 4-3 Diamondbacks win with under 9 runs.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series Friday at Chase Field, with Arizona 11-8, Toronto 7-11, and Arizona favored at -140.
Michael Soroka of the Arizona Diamondbacks will start against Braydon Fisher of the Toronto Blue Jays (3-0, 2.87 ERA vs 0-0, 0.93 ERA).
The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five, and predictions project a close 4-3 Diamondbacks win with under 9 runs.