After sweeping the New York Yankees in a 4-game set, the Toronto Blue Jays are now the top dog in the AL East. Toronto has won 5 straight, 8 of their last 10, and will open a 3-game series tonight at Rogers Centre with the Los Angeles Angels. The Jays will send Eric Lauer to the hill and his record speaks for itself. He is 4-1 with a 2.60 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. The Halos will send veteran Kyle Hendricks to the bump and he is starting to show his age. Hendricks is 5-6 with a 4.66 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Toronto should see the return of their All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette, which will add even more power to an already lethal lineup. The Jays come into this game with momentum on their side, their chests pumped, and should take Game 1 of this 3-game set.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TORONTO BLUE JAYS