Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Texas Rangers, June 17

Coming off of a much-needed victory against one of the best teams in the league this season, the Toronto Blue Jays look to make it two in a row against the first-place Texas Rangers. On the season, the 39-32 Blue Jays remain a consistent contender in the AL East, despite the fact that they sit in fourth place in the division.

Probable starting pitchers

For the Blue Jays, Trevor Richards is going to make his second appearance this season as an "opener". This time, he is expected to have a pitch limit of 65 (after throwing 53 in his last "start") and is a candidate to remain in this role for as long as the Jays are minus a true starting pitcher. On the season, the 30-year-old has a 3.30 ERA, 3.78 FIP and 125 ERA+ across 30 innings pitched.

Following Richards in a bulk reliever role will be one of Bowden Francis or Mitch White. Francis, 27, has made a pair of outings for the Jays this year and has a 5.79 ERA across 4.2 innings. White, 28, has struggled in his first few outings since returning from the 60-day injured list. In a total of 3.2 innings, he has already surrendered three earned runs on five hits. Their ability to go multiple innings will hopefully give the Blue Jays bullpen a bit of a breather in tonight's game if all goes according to plan.

Right-hander Dane Dunning is going to take the ball for the Rangers, making his 16th appearance and eighth start of the season. The 28-year-old has been a solid contributor to the club's pitching staff this year, posting a record of 5-1 alongside an ERA of 2.76 and an ERA+ of 154.

Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, June 17

1. RF George Springer
2. 2B Whit Merrifield
3. SS Bo Bichette
4. DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
5. LF Daulton Varsho
6. 3B Matt Chapman
7. C Danny Jansen
8. 1B Cavan Biggio
9. CF Kevin Kiermaier

Texas Rangers starting lineup, June 17

1. 2B Marcus Semien
2. SS Corey Seager
3. 1B Nathaniel Lowe
4. RF Adolis García
5. 3B Josh Jung
6. C Jonah Heim
7. DH Robbie Grossman
8. LF Ezequiel Duran
9. CF Leody Taveras

What channel is the Toronto Blue Jays game on tonight?

Game time: 4:05 pm ET
Sportsnet and TVA Sports will have the broadcast for the Blue Jays.
Rangers fans can catch the game on Bally Sports Southwest.

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 590.
Rangers fans can tune into the game on 105.3 The Fan and KFLC 1270.