On August 11, 2024, a compelling game is scheduled between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, starting at 1:37 PM under partly cloudy skies.
JP Sears will take the mound for the Athletics, entering the game with a 4.346 ERA. His counterpart from the Blue Jays, Chris Bassitt, will pitch with a slightly better ERA of 3.946.
Examining the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Athletics are currently in 14th place with a record of 48-69, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.41. They are ranked 5th in their division with a record of 16-20. Their recent performance includes 4 wins in their last 10 games, and they are coming off a loss. At home, the team has 29 wins and 30 losses, and their road record stands at 19-39. In day-time games, their victories total 19 compared to 29 in night-time games. The Athletics have scored 472 runs and allowed 546.
The Toronto Blue Jays are positioned 12th in the 2024 AL East Division, holding a record of 54-62, which translates into a 0.47 winning percentage. They also rank 5th in their division with a 17-24 record. The Blue Jays have secured 5 wins in their latest 10 outings and are currently on a 2-game winning streak. At their home ground, they hold a balanced record of 29-29, while their away games show 25 wins against 33 losses. In daylight, they have 28 victories; they’ve won 26 games at night. The team has scored a total of 481 runs and conceded 567.