The Blue Jays' offense showed significant improvement last week,Toronto Blue Jays allowing them to achieve a remarkable 5-1 record during their games away from home.
Toronto's only loss occurred in their opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals, where they fell 7-3. However, they quickly bounced back the next day with a commanding 8-1 win. This concluded a brief two-game series before the Blue Jays traveled to Los Angeles for a four-game matchup against the Angels.
It's a rare sight for a team to sweep a four-game series while playing away, but Toronto accomplished just that, scoring runs in the sequence of six, four, six, and an impressive eleven to cap off their road trip with a decisive flourish. The eleven runs were especially noteworthy considering that their star player, Vladimir Guerrero, was absent from this particular game.
The Blue Jays are still one of theOntario sports betting Currently, they are among the favorites for the World Series, with odds set at +1000, reflecting a slight increase from the previous week's figures.
In the American League East, while the New York Yankees are still in the lead, the Toronto Blue Jays are close behind, with betting odds of +375 to win the division, according toBetMGM Ontario .
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Jays’ Offense Finally Shows Up
Throughout the past week, players from various positions contributed to Toronto’s offensive efforts, notably Guerrero, who after an extended period without a home run, erupted in the 8-1 victory against St. Louis, hitting his eighth homer of the season. He quickly followed up with his ninth in the subsequent game, starting to drive the team's offense forward.
Interestingly, the Blue Jays were not heavily reliant on home runs during this standout week; despite crossing home plate 21 times in their last three games, they managed to hit only one home run. This indicates that they are finding ways to score runs without necessarily depending on the long ball, which poses a daunting challenge for other teams, especially when you consider the potential explosive performances from Guerrero, George Springer, Teoscar Hernandez, Bo Bichette, and Matt Chapman.
The bench strength was commendable as well, with Danny Jansen hitting two home runs in one game, while Lourdes Gurriel and Rafael Tapia also contributed significantly from lower in the batting order.
Jays’ Pitching Does Just Enough
Looking ahead, Toronto is gearing up for another week packed with six games, including two three-game series, one against the Chicago White Sox and another versus the Minnesota Twins, who are currently the leading teams in the AL Central.
The Yankees, who are holding a 5.5-game advantage in the AL East, have a relatively easier schedule lined up. They will take a break on Monday and later host the Los Angeles Angels and the Detroit Tigers.
If Toronto can maintain their offensive momentum while the pitching staff remains solid, they stand in a good position to gradually close the gap with the Yankees in the division and enhance their chances of winning both the division title and ultimately the World Series. The Blue Jays began their season on a strong footing.
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Cecil Peters serves as a Senior Betting Analyst for deereplanet.com. As a seasoned sports bettor based in Canada, he focuses on analyzing the latest odds that affect professional sports teams across the nation, particularly Toronto's beloved teams and players, which include the Raptors, Blue Jays, and Maple Leafs.as one of the favorites to win it all.
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