Braves vs. Blue Jays Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info - Sept. 6-8

Atlanta (79-50) at Toronto (77-52)

The Atlanta Braves will visit the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series from Tuesday, Sept. 6 through Thursday, Sept. 8 at Rogers Centre. The Braves won the season series 4-2, including three of four games at home earlier this season.

How to Watch

TV: Bally Sports South (ATL), Sportsnet (TOR)

Live Stream: MLB.TV (subscription required)

Starting Pitchers

• Tuesday, Sept. 6: RHP Spencer Strider (9-4, 2.76 ERA) vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi (5-7, 5.23 ERA)
• Wednesday, Sept. 7: LHP Max Fried (13-5, 2.56 ERA) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (10-7, 3.22 ERA)
• Thursday, Sept. 8: RHP Bryce Elder (1-0, 1.17 ERA) vs. RHP Chris Bassitt (12-8, 3.38 ERA)

Bullpen

The Braves' bullpen has been one of the best in baseball this season, with a 3.15 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. The unit is led by closer Kenley Jansen, who has 29 saves in 36 opportunities.

The Blue Jays' bullpen has also been solid this season, with a 3.38 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. The unit is led by Jordan Romano, who has 28 saves in 35 opportunities.

Lineup

The Braves' lineup is one of the most potent in baseball, led by Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Matt Olson.

The Blue Jays' lineup is also very good, led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer.

Prediction

The Braves and Blue Jays are two of the best teams in the American League, and this series is expected to be a close one. The Braves have a slight edge in the starting pitching matchup, but the Blue Jays have a better bullpen and a more balanced lineup.

Overall, the Braves are the slight favorites to win the series, but the Blue Jays are a dangerous team and could easily pull off the upset.