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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Pittsburgh Pirates's Bubba Chandler (1-5, 5.14 ERA) against Toronto Blue Jays's Kevin Gausman (3-3, 3.45 ERA).
Toronto Blue Jays's Kevin Gausman posts an solid 3.45 ERA this season, while Bubba Chandler has been shaky at 5.14. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Bubba Chandler — FIP 5.84, K% 19.0%, 42.0 IP / Kevin Gausman — FIP 3.08, K% 22.9%, 57.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Pittsburgh Pirates 26-24 (.520), Toronto Blue Jays 23-27 (.460).
Pittsburgh Pirates holds the edge in the season standings, though Toronto Blue Jays can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Pittsburgh Pirates on a 2-game win streak, Toronto Blue Jays on a 2-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, Toronto Blue Jays holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Braxton Ashcraft 2.89 ERA, 65K in 62.1IP, Bubba Chandler 5.14 ERA, 36K in 42.0IP.
Toronto Blue Jays bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Braydon Fisher (Setup) 2.93 ERA, 28K in 27.2IP.