Blue Jays and Athletics Face Off in Game 2

Toronto looks to extend series lead against Oakland

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:03am

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The Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland Athletics are set to meet in the second game of their series on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Jays won the series opener and will look to build on that momentum, while the Athletics hope to even the series.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between the Blue Jays and Athletics could set the tone for the rest of their campaigns. Both teams are looking to get off to a strong start and establish themselves as contenders in their respective divisions.

The details

The Blue Jays will send Dylan Cease to the mound, while the Athletics will counter with Jeffrey Springs. Toronto won the series opener 6-4 and will look to continue their offensive production against the Athletics' pitching staff.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th at 3:07 p.m. EDT.

The players

Dylan Cease

The starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jeffrey Springs

The starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to another tough battle against the Athletics. They're a scrappy team and we know we'll have to bring our best to come out on top.”

— John Schneider, Manager, Toronto Blue Jays

What’s next

The series will continue on Sunday with the third and final game between the Blue Jays and Athletics.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup between two talented teams will provide valuable insight into the state of both franchises as they look to make a push for the playoffs.