NEWSLETTER
Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (44-42) visit Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (39-47) on Thursday, with first pitch at 1:07 PM ET.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Houston play Toronto live.
When is Astros vs. Blue Jays and when does it start?
Where to watch Astros vs. Blue Jays
The Astros and Blue Jays will hit the field at Rogers Centre for this matchup on July 4, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MLB Network.
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Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Preview
The Astros took down the Blue Jays 9-2 yesterday, with Tayler Scott getting the win (0.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) and Alvarez leading the way offensively (going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI). Zach Pop (0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Blue Jays.
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros have gone 33-32 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 50.8% of those games).
Houston averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB play with 101 total home runs.
The Astros are fourth in baseball with a .423 slugging percentage.
Houston has a 4.01 team ERA that ranks 15th among all MLB pitching staffs.
Pitchers for the Astros combine for the 22nd-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.295).
Blue Jays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Blue Jays have won nine, or 25.7%, of the 35 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Toronto ranks 26th in Major League Baseball with just 78 home runs as a team.
Fueled by 231 extra-base hits, the Blue Jays rank 22nd in MLB with a .374 slugging percentage this season.
Toronto has the 23rd-ranked ERA (4.35) in the majors this season.
The Blue Jays rank 21st in MLB with a combined 1.292 WHIP this season.
Astros Starter Recent Performance: Framber Valdez
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | June 29 | 4.2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Orioles | June 23 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at White Sox | June 18 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| at Giants | June 12 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| at Angels | June 7 | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
Blue Jays Starter Recent Performance: Chris Bassitt
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Yankees | June 29 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | June 24 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Red Sox | June 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| at Brewers | June 12 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| at Athletics | June 7 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Astros Key Players to Watch
Framber Valdez (6-5 with a 3.80 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 85 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his 15th of the season.
The lefty’s most recent appearance came on Saturday against the New York Mets, when he went 4 2/3 innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up eight hits.
The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.80, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 14 games this season. Opponents are batting .252 against him.
Alvarez leads Houston in home runs with 19 and runs batted in with 49.
Jose Altuve is batting .306 to lead Houston, while adding 13 homers and 39 runs batted in this season.
Alex Bregman has 80 hits this season and a slash line of .245/.307/.393.
Blue Jays Key Players to Watch
The Blue Jays will send Chris Bassitt (7-6) to the mound for his 18th start this season.
The right-hander gave up no earned runs and allowed six hits in six innings pitched against the New York Yankees on Saturday.
The 35-year-old has pitched to a 3.24 ERA this season with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.4 walks per nine across 17 games.
Guerrero has racked up a team-high batting average of .297, and paces the Blue Jays in home runs (13) and runs batted in (50).
George Springer has 11 doubles, nine home runs and 36 walks while batting .213.
Daulton Varsho has 15 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs and 29 walks while batting .199.
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