Alejandro Kirk carries Blue Jays past Rangers, 6-5
Digest more
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien was not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after a hit-by-pitch forced him to take a rare day off. Semien will undergo X-rays Saturday afternoon after Toronto right-hander Chris Bassitt hit him on the right wrist with a sinker in the second inning of Friday’s 6-5 loss.
“Marcus Semien is out of the lineup after being hit by a pitch last night,” Shawn McFarland reported. “He said he woke up today and his wrist was swollen. It’s wrapped up now. He’s getting x-rays later today.”
The Texas Rangers (61-61) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (71-51) for the opener of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rangers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
If it’s not the offense, it’s the bullpen, which collapsed for a third straight game Friday vs. the Blue Jays.
Preview the Aug. 15 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
With George Springer set to return on Saturday against the Rangers, the Blue Jays optioned an outfielder to Triple-A.
Feedback