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Zach Eflin Set for Orioles Debut in Doubleheader vs. Blue Jays

The Blue Jays and the Orioles will meet on the field at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in a battle of division rivals.

(Photo by Getty Images) Zach Eflin

Toronto (49-56) at Baltimore (62-43)

  • When: Jul 29 2024, 3:05 PM
  • Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
  • Where to watch: CTV Sportsnet Toronto

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Toronto Blue Jays @ Baltimore Orioles
Moneyline

Toronto Blue Jays   +150
Baltimore Orioles   -182

Toronto Blue Jays @ Baltimore Orioles
Runline

Toronto Blue Jays   1.5 (-130)
Baltimore Orioles   -1.5 (+110)

Toronto Blue Jays @ Baltimore Orioles
Total

Over   8.5 (-120)
Under   8.5 (EVEN)

Probable Pitchers:
Toronto: Yariel Rodríguez (1-3, 3.69)
Baltimore: Zach Eflin (5-7, 4.09)

Team Stats

Blue Jays   Orioles
49-56 Record 62-43
23-28 Away & Home 31-19
6-4 Last 10 5-5
W3 Streak W1

Game Preview

The Baltimore Orioles aim to build momentum as they kick off a four-game series with a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

Baltimore will have a fresh face in the lineup, with right-hander Zach Eflin making his Orioles debut following a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Eflin (5-7, 4.09 ERA) is scheduled to start the first game of the doubleheader.

Eflin’s last outing for the Rays was against Toronto on Wednesday, where he earned a no-decision after allowing two runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Eflin in that game.

The Orioles, who are 4-5 since the All-Star break, are looking to gain traction after Sunday’s 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres, which prevented a series sweep.

“That was a big win for us,” said Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. “Hopefully we keep it rolling next series, stay positive, and just keep grinding it out.”

Sunday’s game saw a six-run third inning that offered a glimmer of hope for Baltimore’s offense.

“It was good to see our guys have a pass-the-baton approach that inning,” said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, who recently shuffled the lineup by moving Colton Cowser to leadoff and Gunnar Henderson to the three-hole.

Toronto finished a nine-game homestand with a 7-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep. The Blue Jays are 5-4 since the All-Star break and are striving to turn their season around.

“We know we still have to come to the ballpark, do our thing, play the game the right way, and try to win the ballgame,” said Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios.

The teams have split their six meetings this year, and the doubleheader is a makeup for a rainout on May 14. They will face off three more times next week in Toronto.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Toronto 5-4
The Pick: Toronto +152 & Over 8½ (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $458

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