- Game Matchup: Sacramento Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Date of Event: Friday, March 27, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- Broadcasting: Sportsnet
- Betting Odds: Sacramento (+132) | Toronto (-160)
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In this exciting matchup, the Toronto Blue Jays (94-68 in the previous season) will welcome the Sacramento Athletics (76-86 last season) to Rogers Centre this Friday. The current odds position the Athletics at +132 while the Blue Jays are favored at -160. The total runs are projected at 8.5, with Luis Severino and Kevin Gausman serving as the starting pitchers.
The Sacramento Athletics averaged 4.5 runs per game, ranking 12th in the MLB. Their total of 733 runs and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .318 reflect their offensive efforts. As a team, they achieved 296 doubles and hit 219 home runs, accumulating 709 RBIs and securing 1,403 hits with a batting average of .253. Sacramento’s slugging percentage stood at .431, with 1,406 strikeouts and 502 walks drawn throughout the season.
Last season, the Athletics posted an ERA of 4.70, ranking 27th in the league, while their pitchers struck out 1,323 batters. The staff allowed 222 home runs and 817 total runs, including 750 earned runs. Their team FIP was recorded at 4.66. Sacramento’s defense allowed 1,387 hits (8.7 per 9 innings) and maintained a K/BB ratio of 2.32, along with a collective WHIP of 1.36.
The bullpen had a save rate of 63.6%, appearing in 122 save opportunities and inheriting 237 base runners, of which 27.4% scored. They faced 161 situations with runners on base and 140 instances of high-leverage situations. Last season, 511 relievers were deployed, resulting in 67 holds (ranked 29th in MLB) and converting 35 saves from 55 chances.
Defensively, the New York Yankees recorded 4,313 putouts, 1,211 assists, and 88 errors, achieving a fielding percentage of .984 (24th in professional baseball) and 109 double plays. The Athletics converted 69.8% of balls in play into outs over 12,939 innings, positioning them at 16th in the majors.
Severino has pitched 1,071 innings in his career, collecting 1,073 strikeouts and boasting an ERA of 3.92 (with 467 earned runs). His career WHIP is 1.213, allowing 975 hits (8.2 hits per nine innings) and issuing 325 walks. With a career record of 73-55, Severino’s FIP is 3.86, facing 4,488 batters in the major leagues.
The Toronto Blue Jays hit 191 home runs last season and accumulated 771 RBIs. They recorded 294 doubles and drew 520 walks, scoring a total of 798 runs. The team achieved a .333 OBP and a .265 batting average, while their slugging percentage was .427 with an average of 4.93 runs per game (4th in the league). They struck out 1,099 times (29th in the league) and totaled 1,461 hits.
On the pitching side, the Blue Jays allowed 721 runs last season, with a 4.18 ERA (668 earned runs permitted). They surrendered 209 home runs and 4.51 runs per 9 innings (19th in baseball). The Blue Jays’ WHIP stood at 1.273, with a FIP of 4.27. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio was 8.90 (1,430 strikeouts vs. 517 walks) and they ranked 14th in total hits allowed with 1,313.
Toronto’s bullpen appeared in 65 save opportunities, successfully converting 42 saves, earning a 64.6% save percentage (ranked 13th in MLB). They utilized 570 relievers, with 156 high-leverage appearances and 178 instances with runners on base. The inherited score percentage for relievers was 27.6% from 254 inherited runners. The Blue Jays concluded with 168 save situations, 96 holds, and 23 blown saves.
Over 12,942 innings, the Blue Jays achieved a defensive efficiency of 70.0% (14th in the majors). With 118 double plays and a fielding percentage of .985 (18th in baseball), they recorded 1,272 assists, 86 errors, and 4,314 putouts throughout last season.
In his MLB journey, Gausman has allowed 1,835 hits, recording 1,954 strikeouts in 1,911 innings. He has given up 810 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.240 and a FIP of 3.80. His K/BB ratio stands at 3.65, having faced 7,986 batters. Gausman, with a career record of 112-113, carries a 3.81 ERA, yielding 8.6 hits per nine innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB face-off against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Toronto (-160)
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