The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to snap a four-game losing streak as they welcome the Los Angeles Angels to town on Friday. It’s a pivotal early-season matchup for two teams trying to find their footing in the standings.

The Blue Jays (16-21) have struggled lately, but they’ve been tough to beat at home with a 10-8 record at Rogers Centre. However, close games have been their Achilles' heel—they’re just 2-6 in one-run decisions. On the other side, the Angels (15-23) have dropped seven of their last 10 games and have a 7-13 record on the road. Their offense has been a bright spot, ranking seventh in the American League with a .325 on-base percentage.

Friday’s game marks the fourth meeting between these two clubs this season. The pitching matchup features Angels left-hander Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.28 ERA) against Blue Jays righty Dylan Cease (2-1, 3.05 ERA). Cease has been electric with 56 strikeouts in his starts, while Detmers will look to keep Toronto’s batters off balance. The oddsmakers have Toronto as -161 favorites, with the over/under set at 7.5 runs.

All eyes will be on the big bats. For Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. continues to rake with a .319 average, while Kazuma Okamoto has been on fire lately, slugging five home runs in his last 10 games. The Angels counter with Mike Trout, who already has 11 home runs this season, and Jorge Soler, who is heating up with three homers in his last 10 contests.

Both teams are dealing with significant injuries. The Blue Jays have a lengthy list that includes José Berríos, Max Scherzer, and Anthony Santander. The Angels are missing key arms like Yusei Kikuchi and Robert Stephenson. Depth will be tested as these two clubs battle to climb out of fourth place in their respective divisions.

Can Toronto end its slide at home, or will Los Angeles spoil the party? It’s shaping up to be a must-watch series for baseball fans looking for some early-season drama.