Rangers vs Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios was removed from Friday's game against the Texas Rangers after recording just one out in the first inning.

Berrios inked a seven-year, $131-million contract extension in November. The 27-year-old posted a 3.58 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 12 starts for the Blue Jays last season. Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios was removed from Friday's game against the Texas Rangers after recording just one out in the first inning. Berrios allowed a leadoff home run to Brad Miller and hits to Corey Seager and Nathaniel Lowe before Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo pulled him after 34 pitches.

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Kenny Ducey previews Friday's MLB game between the Rangers and Blue Jays, including betting odds and a prediction.

No longer calling Coors Field his home will help, but facing a championship-caliber offense will not. The flamethrower is now 27 years old, and is unlikely to drastically improve at this age. At any rate, it’s really easy to see why this team is a World Series favorite. Best known for his volatility, the former Rockies righty actually pitched pretty well last season despite a 4.59 ERA, posting a 3.95 expected ERA and a solid 24.4% strikeout rate. Then there’s Adolis Garcia, who did well enough in the first half of last year to make the All-Star team. They spent money like it was going out of style this offseason, paying Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Gray among others.

In a matchup between two teams that are loaded with talent galore, the improved Texas Rangers will begin their 2022 season by traveling north to take on the ...

Berrios should have the edge against Gray, as the latter could end up being in for a long day against a supreme Blue Jays lineup that has the potential to be one of the best in the bigs. The Blue Jays concluded the 2021 season by going 4-1 at home, including compiling a record of 47-33 in 80 games. Texas could cover the spread in their season opener simply based on their roster overhaul and the amount of star power that now exists in that dugout. Many believe that Coors Field was to blame for Gray’s struggles, but he actually has fared worse out on the road in his career with a 4.65 ERA compared to that of his 4.54 ERA at home. Getting the opening day nod on the bump will be former Twins All-Star Jose Berrios, who played his first season in a Blue Jays uniform in 2021 with a 5-4 record and a 3.58 ERA. However, Texas made strides to improve their competitive positioning compared to the rest of baseball, including stealing skilled middle infielder Marcus Semien from the Blue Jays and signing him to a massive seven-year, $175 million dollar deal.

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Rangers: RHP Garrett Richards began the season on the 10-day injured list because of a blister on his right middle finger. He threw 34 pitches, 18 strikes, in the shortest outing of his career. “I kind of blame myself for not covering it up or doing something with it,” Gray said. Yimi Garcia worked the eighth and Jordan Romano finished for his first save. “We never panic,” Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández said. I thought he did a pretty good job.”

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This is a very talented baseball team that will be looking to make waves this season after missing the playoffs a season ago. Toronto won 58% of its games (47-34) at home a season ago despite not being able to play at the Rogers Centre until July. Don’t let the fact that they missed the playoffs fool you: On top of being young, exciting, and talented, the Toronto Blue Jays were a good baseball team in 2021. Semien, Corey Seager, and Mitch Garver are the most notable acquisitions and are expected to bring life to this dormant lineup. They did lose shortstop Marcus Semien and his 45 homers from a year ago to the Rangers, so there will be a familiar face in the opposing dugout. I expect Texas’ bats to be improved but still project it as a bottom-third offense. Berrios has been a cool cucumber during his time in the major leagues, never once letting his ERA balloon above 4.00 for a season. Jose Berrios (12-9, 3.52 ERA): After five-and-a-half years with the Minnesota Twins, Berrios was traded to the Blue Jays a season ago. The ace has been a reliable presence on the mound since entering the league, as his ERA hasn’t been above 4.00 since his rookie season in 2016. The slugger accumulated a gaudy stat line of .311 BA, 48 HR, and 111 RBI despite playing the season at the young age of 22. Last year he had 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings while having an issue with walks (3.5 BB/9). Texas has made several offseason moves — including poaching former Jays star Marcus Semien — that it hopes will pay immediate dividends.

God the Texas Rangers are just crap, eh? Let's dunk on them. It didn't start well, Jose Berrios only got one out while allowing four earned runs.

His double, which had a career high exit velocity of 106.9mph gave the Jays a 8-7 lead. Orelvis Martinez hit his first career home run in Double A as the Fisher Cats lost 11-6. In the bottom of the sixth, Jansen walked, Santiago Espinal hit a double which scored him, 8-7 game. If we can get “end of the season” Danny Jansen all season, expect a 25 homer season from the primary catcher. Espinal took over after Jon Gray was removed from the game. Stripling shutdown the Rangers in the top of the fifth, which set up the perfect script for the movie. Well, the Rangers absolutely suck. Danny Jansen recorded the first hit of the Blue Jays season, but that was quickly erased after a Cavan Biggio double play ball. Then came Teoscar Hernandez to the plate and absolutely smashed the ball. Then Kirk hit what looked to be a dinger, but it was a deep fly out to score Vlad. They added another run off Trent Thornton, who to his credit, righted the ship with his two innings pitched. On the second time around, Jon Gray issued a walk to Springer, a single to Bichette, a single to Vlad which scored Bo, a walk to Teoscar to load the base.

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Guerrero singled home George Springer in the fourth and advanced Bichette to second. Hernandez was called out at home plate by umpire Bill Welke when Gurriel doubled to deep left and advanced to third on Miller's throw. By the middle of the fourth inning Texas had built a 7-0 lead. Springer drew a two-out walk before Bichette and Guerrero had back-to-back singles to score again. He couldn't get his first out until he was six batters into the Rangers' lineup and Toronto was trailing 3-0. Guerrero, Hernandez, and Marcus Semien — who signed with Texas in the off-season after playing for the Blue Jays last year — formally received their Silver Slugger awards. Dennis Santana, one of four Texas relievers, took the loss. Brad Miller and Adolis Garcia added solo blasts for the visitors. Jose Berrios gave up four runs in just a third of an inning as Toronto's Opening Day starter escaped with a no decision. "I think there's not a single player in this clubhouse that is going to forget today, what happened today." "When it came to game I was trying to be too perfect, I think like too nasty and I didn't throw the ball over the plate," he said. "We always knew it was going to be like that from the beginning," said Hernandez. "We're just excited to be back and enjoy every single moment with the fans."

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Rangers: RHP Garrett Richards began the season on the 10-day injured list because of a blister on his right middle finger. He threw 34 pitches, 18 strikes, in the shortest outing of his career. “I kind of blame myself for not covering it up or doing something with it,” Gray said. Yimi Garcia worked the eighth and Jordan Romano finished for his first save. “We never panic,” Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández said. I thought he did a pretty good job.”

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Texas Rangers. Toronto had a 91-71 record overall and a 47-34 ...

The Blue Jays scored 5.2 runs per game while allowing 4.1 last season. Texas went 60-102 overall and 24-57 in road games last season. Toronto Blue Jays (1-0)

The Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays open their 2022 seasons Friday with a 7:07 p.m. ET first pitch at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

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