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Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. and Red Sox's Rafaela: Stars to Watch in Upcoming Game

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre, all eyes are on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., whose recent performances have electrified the baseball world. Guerrero Jr., playing first base for the Blue Jays, has shown exceptional skill, particularly in one of the previous games where he boasted a batting average of .750, an on-base percentage of .800, and a slugging percentage of .750, culminating in an impressive OPS of 1.55. Over the last three games, his average performance has been nothing short of stellar with a batting average of .417, solidifying his position as a key player for the upcoming game.


Jun 17, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) hits a broken bat single in the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

On the opposing side, Ceddanne Rafaela of the Red Sox has equally captured attention with his outstanding performance in one game showcasing a batting average of .667 and an OPS of 2.417. Throughout his last three appearances, Rafaela maintained an impressive batting average of .722, making him a significant threat to the Blue Jays' pitching staff.


Other notable players from the Blue Jays include Ernie Clement and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Clement shone brightly with a batting average of .500 and an OPS of 1.75 in one standout game, while Kiner-Falefa consistently delivered solid performances across three games with an overall batting average of .417 and an OPS averaging 0.772.


Jun 17, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN;  Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Red Sox bring their own set of top performers to challenge the Blue Jays. Tyler O'Neill demonstrated power hitting with an OPS of 2.6 in one game and maintained a strong presence at bat over three games with a batting average of .450. Additionally, Roman González showed promise by hitting .667 in one game and maintaining that exact batting average across his last three appearances.


This matchup promises to be thrilling with both teams bringing their best to Rogers Centre. Fans can expect intense competition as both teams vie for victory, led by their star performers who have consistently shown they can make significant impacts.


Mar 22, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Mitch White (45) throws a pitch in the third inning of the spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

The scheduled face-off between these two formidable teams is set for June 18th at 7:07 PM at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Fans eager to catch this exciting matchup can tune into NESN for live coverage.

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