T.M. Selection: Toronto Blue Jays

I like the Toronto Blue Jays to win this game against the Texans Rangers on Friday. Off another series win against the Orioles, the Blue Jays are red hot again. They are now 8-2 their last 10. Toronto has one of the best lineups in the entire Major Leagues, and they have been showing that as of late. With the bats finally starting to wake up again, the Jays are looking to be a real threat come playoff time. It's going to be very exciting to watch this team, and they vary well might make a run. Looking at this series, Toronto really needs to keep winning. They still sit in the final Wildcard spot, but another sweep would really benefit them in a big way. Ross Stripling (7-4, 3.03 ERA) will start for them here today against Texas. He's been very consistent all season and with a few more solid outings, he may very well see himself as one of the starters in October. For the Rangers, they haven't had the season they were hoping for after the big offseason. With the signings of both Seager and Semien, they still see themselves in fourth in the AL West (17 GB of a playoff spot.) Dane Dunning (3-8, 4.37 ERA) will step out on the mound for them in this one. He's now allowed 16ERs in his last five outings. In his last meeting with the Jays, he gave up 3ERs in what ended up a 4-3 win for Toronto. Expect the Blue Jays bats to be flying here today.

T.M. Prediction: 8-4 Blue Jays