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Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Houston Astros, April 2

Well, it can’t get any worse for the Blue Jays, can it?

By Edward Eng

Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays
Toronto Blue Jays v Tampa Bay Rays / Mike Ehrmann/GettyImages
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After suffering a humiliating 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Houston Astros in which they were also no-hit in the process, the Toronto Blue Jays will have nowhere to go but up as the teams are set to meet in the second game of the three-game series. With a 2-3 record, the Jays currently sit tied for fourth with the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, whereas the Astros (1-4) remain at the bottom of the AL West following their first win of the season, albeit a resounding one, on Monday.

Probable starting pitchers

  • The Blue Jays will send Opening Day starter José Berríos to the mound to help stop some of the bleeding. Berríos is coming off a strong start against the Rays in which he went 6 solid innings, giving up just 2 earned runs on 6 hits along with 6 strikeouts for his first win of the season. He will aim to build upon that success by taking on the challenge against the prolific-hitting Astros’ lineup.
  • The Astros will counter with two-time All-Star Framber Valdez. Unlike Berríos, Valdez struggled mightily with his command in his Opening Day start against the New York Yankees. Over just 4.2 innings, he gave up 3 runs on 5 hits, including a staggering 6 walks to go along with 5 strikeouts. Valdez will look to bounce back from the miserable outing in his scheduled second start of the season.

Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, April 2

  • 1. RF George Springer
  • 2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
  • 3. SS Bo Bichette
  • 4. DH Justin Turner
  • 5. LF Davis Schneider
  • 6. C Alejandro Kirk
  • 7. 3B Ernie Clement
  • 8. 2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
  • 9. CF Kevin Kiermaier

Houston Astros starting lineup, April 2

  • 1. 2B Jose Altuve
  • 2. LF Yordan Alvarez
  • 3. RF Kyle Tucker
  • 4. 3B Alex Bregman
  • 5. DH Yanier Diaz
  • 6. 1B Jose Abreu
  • 7. CF Chas McCormick
  • 8. SS Jeremy Pena
  • 9. C Victor Caratini

What channel is the Toronto Blue Jays game on tonight?

  • Game time: 8:10 p.m. ET
  • Sportsnet, the SN App, and TVA Sports will have the Blue Jays broadcast.
  • Astros fans can catch the game on Space City Home Network.

How do I stream the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight?

How can I listen to the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight?

  • The Blue Jays broadcast will be on Sportsnet.ca.
  • Astros fans can tune into the game on KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2 and TUDN 93.3/KLAT 1010.
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