The Cleveland Guardians (61-52) face the Toronto Blue Jays (61-51) in the decisive game of their three-game series at Rogers Centre on Sunday at 1:37 pm ET. The Blue Jays evened the series with a 2-1 win on Saturday behind solo home runs from Matt Chapman and Teoscar Hernandez.

Betting Lines:

• Blue Jays: -146 favorites
• Guardians: +124 underdogs
• Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-176)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Shane Bieber (7-6, 3.21 ERA, 134 K)
• Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (8-8, 2.91 ERA, 137 K)

Key Stats:

• Bieber has won 3 straight starts, allowing just 3 runs in last 20 innings
• Gausman hasn't allowed a run in 14 innings over his last 2 starts
• Guardians have won 6 of their last 7 games
• Blue Jays are 35-22 at home this season

Players to Watch:

• Steven Kwan (CLE): .297 AVG, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 11 SB
• Bo Bichette (TOR): Hitting .267 with 3 HR, 11 RBI in last 2 weeks
• Whit Merrifield (TOR): .258 with HR vs Bieber in career

Outlook: With two ace pitchers squaring off, expect a low-scoring affair. The Guardians look to continue their hot streak and maintain their AL Central lead, while the Blue Jays aim to strengthen their Wild Card position. The under 7.5 runs (-115) appears to be a strong play given the pitching matchup.

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