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Tale of the Tape: Merritt, Estrada square off
- Updated: October 19, 2016
The Blue Jays staved off elimination with a 5-1 victory in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday, but they are still in a 3-1 series hole against the Indians. Now, Toronto looks to extend the series with a Game 5 win on Wednesday at Rogers Centre.
Toronto will turn to Game 1 starter right-hander Marco Estrada in a matchup against Cleveland rookie left-hander Ryan Merritt. The Blue Jays have won four games in a row eight times this season, but the Indians were the only team to not lose four games in a row all year.
• ALCS Game 5: Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on TBS/Sportsnet/RDS
Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 14 CLE 2, TOR 0 Gm 2 Oct. 15 CLE 2, TOR 1 Gm 3 Oct. 17 CLE 4, TOR 2 Gm 4 Oct. 18 TOR 5, CLE 1 Gm 5 Oct. 19 4 p.m. CLE@ TOR TBS/SNET/RDS *Gm 6 Oct. 21 8 p.m. TOR @ CLE TBS/SNET/RDS *Gm 7 Oct. 22 TBD TOR @ CLE TBS/SNET/RDS * If necessary | All times listed ET • ALCS coverageShop for postseason gear: Blue Jays | Indians
Let’s take a closer look at the pitching matchup:
Season stats Merritt: 1-0, 1.64 ERA, 11 IP, 6 K’s Estrada: 9-9, 3.48 ERA, 176 IP, 165 K’s
Merritt against the Blue Jays 2016: Never faced Toronto Career: Never faced Toronto
Loves to face: Right-handed hitters, …
