Series Preview: Blue Jays Coast Through Tampa Bay

Sep 30, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle (left) has beer poured on his head during the celebration of winning the A.L. East division after game two of a double header in the visiting locker room at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the division after game one of the double header. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Game 1: Mark Buehrle (14-7, 3.76 ERA) vs Erasmo Ramirez (11-6, 3.65 ERA)

Here’s hoping Buehrle can get himself deep into this game. Getting a complete game is not out of the question but it will be difficult. He is 8.2 innings shy of 200 for a 15th consecutive season. It has already been tossed around the clubhouse that if he gets himself deep enough into this game that he may get a shot at getting the remaining innings out of the bulpen on Sunday.

Live Feed

Betsided

Considering he is kind of on the outside looking in at the post season rotation this would be a nice way to end the season…especially if he retires as some think he might.

Ramirez has been a pleasant addition to the Rays rotation. He isn’t overpowering but he does know how to keep the ball down as evidenced by his 1.11 GO/AO which is by far his best ratio in his 4 year major league career.

His WHIP is great at 1.10, so it will be interesting to see if he can go into the offseason on a high note or if the vaunted Blue Jaus offense might try to make it a little more unpleasant. He certainly has put himself into the discussion as one of the Rays top 5 arms.

Next: Estrada Looks to Take Down Archer in Game 2