Soroka vs Jays: Diamondbacks Host Blue Jays

On April 17th, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Toronto Blue Jays tonight in Phoenix at 9.40pm Eastern, kicking off a three-game series.

It's their first match of this season with a deback sitting at 11 wins and 8 losses, third in the National League West, while the Jays are.

7 and 11, fifth in the American League East.

On the mound, Mike Siroka starts for Arizona with a strong three wins and no losses, 2.87 earned run average.

Toronto counters with Eric Lauer, 1 and 2, posting a rough 7.82 ERA.

Diamondbacks are 5 and 2 at home, and tough when they keep the ball in the park, going 5 and 1 in those games.

Jays struggle on the road at 1 and 5 overall, but lighted up when they score 5 or more, winning 5 of 6 like that.

Bettingline has Arizona as minus 139 favorites, with the over under at 9 runs.

Fans are buzzing about key bats stepping up.

For the debacks, Keto Marte leads with 4 homers, and Ildemaro Vargas is scorching.

15 for 40 over the last 10, with 5 doubles and 7, RBI's.

Toronto's Andres Kimenez has 3 homers lately, and Dalton Varsho is 13 for 39 with 6 RBI's in that span.

Last 10 games, Arizona's 7 and 3, outscoring foes by 14, while Jays are 3 and 7, down 20 runs.

Both squads are hit hard by injuries, especially pitchers.

Diamondbacks have 10 guys on the Isle, including Corbin Burns and Lorde's Gurry L. Jr.

Jays missing Shane Bieber, George Springer, and a bunch more arms like Jose Barrios.

That could make for a wild, low-depth battle.

Expect fireworks, or a pitches duel, depending on who shows up.

Tune in and see how Sorroca fairs against Toronto's bats.

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