The Streaky Jays are on a tear again, winning 9 of 10, and are hitting well, moving back into the top 5 teams on offense in the last week. They have the very dependable veteran right-hander, Ross Stripling on the mound. Stripling has done more than was expected of him, and is 3-1, with an ERA of 2.50 over his last 7 starts. He faces Ranger’ righty Dane Dunning, who has been uneven lately, struggling in two of his last three starts.

The Rangers have won just once in 10 games and haven’t been hitting, especially vs. right-handers. Their runs for and against are 3.0/5.1 L7. Switch those numbers around and you have the Jays’ for and against production.

Toronto is in the heart of the pennant race, and players who weren’t hitting are beginning to show well. They are especially tough on right handers. Off some solid length from the starters, and with a day of rest, the bullpen is rested and has been very sharp lately. Look for the Jays to come out firing on all cylinders on Friday. A Jays win is in the offing.