Blue Jays Aim for Upset in Game 2 of World Series with Gausman Pitching
The Toronto Blue Jays are making waves in the World Series after taking a 1-0 lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This unexpected turn has transformed Toronto’s World Series odds on FanDuel, shifting from +190 to -102 following their impressive 11-4 victory in Game 1.
Game 2 Preview: Blue Jays Aim for Upset with Gausman Pitching
Despite their Game 1 triumph, the Blue Jays are still viewed as underdogs. They are positioned at +126 to win Game 2 against the Dodgers, with ace pitcher Kevin Gausman on the mound. Gausman’s performance will be pivotal as he looks to propel the Blue Jays to a 2-0 series lead.
Kevin Gausman’s Impressive Playoff Record
- Games Played: 5 in playoffs this October
- Record: 2 wins, 1 loss
- ERA: 2.00
- Strikeouts: 12 in 18 innings
In his career against the Dodgers, Gausman has a 2-3 record, allowing 18 earned runs over 45.1 innings. Last season, he performed strongly against them, logging seven innings with five strikeouts and securing a win. There are odds of +195 on FanDuel for Gausman to strike out five batters while the Blue Jays win.
Dodgers Counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
The Los Angeles Dodgers will respond with 27-year-old pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has shone in the playoffs. His postseason stats include:
- Earned Runs Allowed: 4 in 19.2 innings
- Strikeouts: 18
This matchup marks Yamamoto’s first time facing the Blue Jays, adding to the intrigue of Game 2.
MVP Race: Shohei Ohtani Leads
While the Blue Jays lead the series, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers remains the favorite for the World Series MVP at +170. In Game 1, Ohtani had one hit in four at-bats, highlighted by a home run and two RBIs.
Updated MVP Odds
| Player | Entering Series | After Game 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | +165 | +170 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | +600 | +600 |
| George Springer | +1000 | +1600 |
| Alejandro Kirk | +4000 | +1600 |
| Addison Barger | +4000 | +1700 |
Alejandro Kirk and Addison Barger have seen significant shifts in their MVP odds following standout performances. Kirk, who began the series at 40-1, is now at +1600 after a strong showing in Game 1. Barger entered as a longshot but made history with the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series play.
As Game 2 approaches, all eyes will be on Gausman and Yamamoto, with the series poised for thrilling developments.
