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Rangers visit the Blue Jays to open 4-game series
Kevin Gausman and MacKenzie Gore are the scheduled starters as Toronto and Texas try to improve two of the majors’ weakest offenses.
The Toronto Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers on Thursday to start a 4-game series, with right-hander Kevin Gausman facing left-hander MacKenzie Gore.
Both clubs face offensive challenges, as Toronto ranks 23rd in the majors with 328 runs and Texas follows in 28th with 319.
The Blue Jays hope to recover after dropping two discouraging losses to the Houston Astros, while the Rangers aim to improve on their 1-2 start to a road trip after losing 4-2 to the Miami Marlins.
Manager John Schneider attributed recent defensive errors to miscommunication, specifically citing a play involving pitcher Jeff Hoffman and third baseman Kazuma Okamoto.
Texas remains without Corey Seager, who has not played since June 11, while Toronto navigates multiple 60-Day IL designations including Joe Mantiply and Jose Berrios.