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Toronto Blue Jays vs Arizona Diamondbacks — Apr 18, 2026 | AI-voorspelling & statistieken

Chase Field, Phoenix
89°F, Partly Cloudy
1 mph, Varies
W Juan Morillo L Jeff Hoffman

Scorebord

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Blue Jays 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 12 1
Diamondbacks 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 - 6 8 0

AI-VOORSPELLINGNeuraal netwerk prognose

AI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R
Blue Jays 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3
Diamondbacks 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 7
Confidence: 78% Diamondbacks favored
The Diamondbacks host a struggling Toronto team in what appears to be a significant mismatch on paper. Arizona enters riding a two-game winning streak and boasting a solid 5-2 home record, while the Blue Jays are mired in mediocrity with a dismal 1-5 road mark. The pitching matchup heavily favors the home team, with Zac Gallen's respectable 3.60 ERA standing in stark contrast to Max Scherzer's alarming 9.58 mark early in the season. While Scherzer remains a future Hall of Famer, his diminished velocity and command issues are evident in his recent outings, averaging just 87-88 mph on his fastball compared to his prime years. The Blue Jays' offensive struggles are compounded by key injuries to George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, and Anthony Santander, leaving them heavily reliant on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and an inconsistent supporting cast. Arizona's offense, led by the dynamic Corbin Carroll (.311 average) and the surging Ildemaro Vargas (.383), should find opportunities against an aging Scherzer who's shown vulnerability with his 1.45 WHIP equivalent struggles. The Diamondbacks' bullpen depth gives them a significant late-game advantage, especially important given both teams' propensity for close games recently. Chase Field's dimensions and warm Arizona weather (91°F) should favor hitters on both sides, but Arizona's superior pitching depth and home-field comfort make them clear favorites. Toronto's -25 run differential tells the story of a team struggling in all phases, while Arizona's recent offensive surge (averaging 5.6 runs over their last five games) suggests they're finding their rhythm at an opportune time.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 4R Early offense from both teams before pitchers settle
Middle (4-6) 2R Pitchers find rhythm, bullpens manage traffic
Late (7-9) 4R Arizona's superior bullpen pulls away late

Matchup Analysis

Diamondbacks

Strong home record (5-2)
Hot streak (W2, 7-3 last ten)
Superior bullpen depth
Missing key players (Santana, Gurriel Jr.)
Negative run differential (-4)

Blue Jays

Guerrero Jr. hitting .323
Myles Straw hot (.353 average)
Terrible road record (1-5)
Scherzer struggling (9.58 ERA)
Multiple key injuries

Risk Factors

Scherzer's experience could show up
Blue Jays desperate for road wins

Key Matchups

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. vs Zac Gallen batter Hot hitter vs average pitcher
Corbin Carroll vs Max Scherzer batter Speed vs aging pitcher with control issues

Statistical Edges

First to Score Diamondbacks 72%
Strikeouts 15 12-18
Total Runs 10 8-12

Game Preview

The game begins with Arizona immediately testing the veteran Scherzer, as Corbin Carroll works a leadoff walk and steals second base on the first pitch to the next batter. Carroll scores on a two-out single by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s counterpart in the Arizona lineup, staking the home team to an early 1-0 lead. Scherzer's command issues manifest early as he walks three batters in the first two innings, leading to a second-inning RBI single that extends Arizona's advantage. Gallen settles into a rhythm after allowing a solo home run to Guerrero Jr. in the second inning, using his changeup and slider effectively to keep Toronto's hitters off balance. The middle innings see both pitchers find their footing, with Gallen working efficiently through the Blue Jays' lineup while Scherzer begins locating his slider better. However, the game breaks open in the seventh inning when Arizona loads the bases against Toronto's struggling bullpen. A wild pitch scores one run, and Carroll delivers a clutch two-RBI double to put the game away. Toronto makes a late push in the eighth inning with RBI singles from Ernie Clement and Myles Straw, but Arizona's bullpen, led by Paul Sewald, slams the door shut. The Diamondbacks add insurance runs in the ninth against a demoralized Blue Jays bullpen, cruising to a comfortable 7-3 victory that extends their home winning streak and deepens Toronto's road woes.
The 78% confidence stems from Arizona's clear advantages in pitching matchup (Gallen vs struggling Scherzer), home field comfort (5-2 vs 1-5 road), and current form (hot streak vs losing streak). However, baseball's inherent unpredictability and Scherzer's veteran guile prevent higher certainty.
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Toronto Blue Jays — Selectie

SpelerPos.AVGHRRBIOBPSLG
Nathan Lukes
RF .16202.200.162
Ernie Clement
2B .29605.305.383
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1B .31518.419.411
Jesús Sánchez
LF .262211.309.410
Davis Schneider
DH .19415.342.355
Andrés Giménez
SS .274311.312.466
Kazuma Okamoto
3B .20525.275.301
Myles Straw
CF .39113.417.565
Tyler Heineman
C .25901.310.259

Arizona Diamondbacks — Selectie

SpelerPos.AVGHRRBIOBPSLG
Ketel Marte
DH .21549.279.392
Corbin Carroll
RF .309316.400.618
Geraldo Perdomo
SS .22915.325.314
Jorge Barrosa
LF .22904.275.417
Adrian Del Castillo
C .300110.300.500
Jose Fernandez
1B .30429.304.446
Nolan Arenado
3B .214311.222.357
Ildemaro Vargas
2B .37728.400.623
Alek Thomas
CF .15807.200.263

Scorende acties

1
Jesús Sánchez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Alek Thomas. Nathan Lukes scores. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to 2nd.
1-0
1
Geraldo Perdomo singles on a line drive to center fielder Myles Straw. Corbin Carroll scores.
1-1
5
Alek Thomas doubles (6) on a ground ball to right fielder Nathan Lukes. Jose Fernandez scores.
1-2
6
Kazuma Okamoto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Eloy Jiménez scores. Kazuma Okamoto to 2nd.
2-2
8
Corbin Carroll hits a grand slam (3) to left center field. Ildemaro Vargas scores. Alek Thomas scores. Ketel Marte scores.
2-6

Toronto Blue Jays — Slag

SpelerABRHRBIBBKHRAVGOPS
Nathan LukesRF
5130000.162.362
Ernie Clement2B
5020010.296.688
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.1B
4010010.315.830
Jesús SánchezLF
4011000.262.719
Davis SchneiderDH
0000000.194.697
Andrés GiménezSS
4000010.274.778
Kazuma Okamoto3B
4021020.205.576
Myles StrawCF
3010000.391.982
Tyler HeinemanC
4000010.259.569
Totalen372122070
BATTING
2B: Clement (7, Gallen).
TB: Clement 3; Guerrero Jr.; Jiménez, E 2; Lukes 3; Okamoto 2; Straw; Sánchez, J.
RBI: Okamoto (5); Sánchez, J (11).
2-out RBI: Okamoto.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Straw; Lukes; Guerrero Jr.; Giménez; Jiménez, E.
SAC: Straw.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 9.
FIELDING
E: Guerrero Jr. (2, missed catch).
Outfield assists: Lukes (Perdomo at 2nd base).
DP: (Heineman).
1-Ran for Jiménez, E in the 8th.

Arizona Diamondbacks — Slag

SpelerABRHRBIBBKHRAVGOPS
Ketel MarteDH
3100100.215.671
Corbin CarrollRF
3214101.3091.018
Geraldo PerdomoSS
4031010.229.639
Jorge BarrosaLF
0000000.229.692
Adrian Del CastilloC
4000010.300.800
Jose Fernandez1B
3110000.304.750
Nolan Arenado3B
3000000.214.579
Ildemaro Vargas2B
3110000.3771.023
Alek ThomasCF
3121000.158.463
Totalen30686231
BATTING
2B: Thomas, A (6, Scherzer).
HR: Carroll (3, 8th inning off Hoffman, J, 3 on, 0 out).
TB: Carroll 4; Fernandez, Jo; Perdomo 3; Thomas, A 3; Vargas, I.
RBI: Carroll 4 (16); Perdomo (5); Thomas, A (7).
2-out RBI: Thomas, A.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Marte, K.
Team RISP: 3-for-5.
Team LOB: 2.
BASERUNNING
SB: Carroll (2, 2nd base off Scherzer/Heineman).
FIELDING
Outfield assists: Gurriel Jr. (Straw at 2nd base).

Toronto Blue Jays — Werpen

WerperIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERA
Max Scherzer
6.052211074-507.16
Tyler Rogers
1.00000009-60.84
Jeff Hoffman(L, 1-2)
1.034412126-137.71

Arizona Diamondbacks — Werpen

WerperIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERA
Zac Gallen
5.292203088-633.51
Ryan Thompson
1.010000011-90.00
Juan Morillo(W, 1-1)
1.110002020-142.61
Kevin Ginkel
1.010002010-95.19

Wedstrijdinfo

Scheidsrechters: Home Plate: Jim Wolf; First Base: Roberto Ortiz; Second Base: Alex MacKay; Third Base: Alan Porter
Stadion: Chase Field, Phoenix
Weer: 89°F, Partly Cloudy
Wind: 1 mph, Varies

Toronto Blue Jays — Nieuws

Seizoensvergelijking

Blue Jays
STAT
Diamondbacks
39-40 Resultaat 40-39
49.4% Win % 50.6%
.494 PCT .506
327 Runs voor 337
352 Runs tegen 362
79 Gespeelde wedstrijden 79
L1 Reeks W1
6-4 Laatste 10 5-5
22-19 Thuisresultaat 24-17
17-21 Uitresultaat 16-22

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