Toronto Blue Jays at New York Mets 7/23/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game interleague series on the road Friday against the New York Mets. Toronto is 48-44 following a 7-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. The game was the last one Toronto will play in Buffalo. Toronto will return to Canada on July 30 for its first home game at Rogers Centre since 2019. The Blue Jays are fourth in the American League East eight games behind first place Boston.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr is batting .329 to lead Toronto and the designated hitter is leading the Blue Jays in home runs with 32, RBIs with 79 and on-base percentage at .430. Shortstop Bo Bichette is the leader in hits with 110. On Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays will send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound. The left-hander is 9-5 with an ERA of 3.32, 85 Ks and 24 BBs.

The New York Mets improved to 50-43 following a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Marcus Stroman pitched a one-hitter through eight Innings, while Dominic Smith belted a grand slam to help lead the Mets to the victory. New York is first in the National League East with a 3 ½-game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.

Pete Alonso is batting .258 to lead New York and the first baseman has team highs in home runs with 19, RBIs with 53 and on-base percentage at .337. Infielder Dominic Smith is the leader in hits with 77. On Friday, the New York Mets will send Tylor Megill to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 2.64, 28 Ks and 9 BBs.