RUNNING THE NUMBERS

150 Home runs hit by members of the Baltimore Orioles this season, tops in the American League. The Blue Jays were No. 2 heading into Thursday games with 144 homers, one more than the Seattle Mariners. The Jays also have 16 triples, compared with just three for Baltimore.

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Baltimore’s team batting average, fifth-best in the American League. The Blue Jays, by comparison, are hitting .251 — 11th in the AL. Once on base, the Jays do more: they have 33 stolen bases, compared with just 13 for Baltimore. 3.85 The Blue Jays’ team ERA, which is third best in the American League behind only Cleveland ( 3.65) and Houston ( 3.73). They are averaging 7.77 strikeouts per nine innings. The Orioles rank seventh in the AL in ERA (4.19) with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Number of hits given up by Baltimore starter Kevin Gausman in his two starts since the all- star break. The scheduled starter in the series opener, Gausman has thrown 13 2/3 innings since the break, allowing 10 hits, four walks and just two runs. Closer Zach Britton, meanwhile, has been perfect 5- for- 5 in save opportunities in seven games since the break, allowing just one hit and one walk, total. Marco Estrada is the scheduled starter for the Jays.

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Hits, in his last 33 atbats, by veteran Orioles first baseman Chris Davis. That includes a bunt single. He’s fanned 15 times and is slugging just .121 during the slump. AL home run leader Mark Trumbo has also struggled since the break, going 8- for- 48 with just two homers.