Series Preview: Guardians at Blue Jays

TL;DR

The Cleveland Guardians face the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series starting Friday. Key matchups include Gavin Williams against Max Scherzer and Kevin Gausman facing Joey Cantillo.

Key points

Guardians are 14-12 in the season
Blue Jays are 10-14 in the season
Gavin Williams has a 2.12 ERA
Max Scherzer has a 7.16 ERA
Kevin Gausman has a 2.54 ERA

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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 26: Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Finucane/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The AL Central Defending Champs vs. The AL Pennant Defending Champs. Here we go The Guardians are 14-12, 18th in wRC+ at 98, 27th in baserunning runs above average at -2.4, 10th in Defense at -0.4, eighth in starting pitcher ERA at 3.45 (4.14 FIP), and 24th in bullpen ERA at 4.81 (3.22 FIP). The Blue Jays are 10-14, 21st in wRC+ at 96, 28th in baserunning runs above average at -2.7, seventh in defense at 3.6, 17th in starting pitcher ERA at 4.12 (3.79 FIP), and 22nd in bullpen ERA at 4.87 (4.32 FIP). Matchups: Game One: Friday, 7:07 PM ET: Gavin Williams, RHP 2.12 ERA vs. Max Scherzer, RHP, 7.16 ERA Game Two: Saturday, 3:07 PM ET: Joey Cantillo, LHP 3.20 ERA vs. Kevin Gausman, 2.54 ERA Game Three: Sunday, 1:37 PM ET: Slade Cecconi, RHP 6.20 ERA vs. Dylan Cease, RHP 2.10 ERA It’s the Kevin Gausman Can Kick Rocks Series, folks. After Gausman hit Jose intentionally in the arm/hand last July, Jose went through a three-week slump as he nursed his injury. Gausman must pay with a Guardians six-spot. So let it be written, so let it be done.

Q&A

What are the pitching matchups for the Guardians vs. Blue Jays series?

The matchups are Gavin Williams vs. Max Scherzer on Friday, Joey Cantillo vs. Kevin Gausman on Saturday, and Slade Cecconi vs. Dylan Cease on Sunday.

How are the Guardians and Blue Jays performing this season?

The Guardians are 14-12 with a 3.45 ERA for starting pitchers, while the Blue Jays are 10-14 with a 4.12 ERA for starting pitchers.

What happened between Kevin Gausman and Jose last season?

Kevin Gausman hit Jose intentionally last July, causing Jose to experience a three-week slump due to injury.

Series Preview: Guardians at Blue Jays

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