The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to improve their standing in the chase for the best record in the American League as they head to Pittsburgh on Monday night to face Pirates ace right-hander Paul Skenes.

Veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.79 ERA) will oppose Skenes (7-9, 2.13) as the second-year pitcher vies to solidify his case for his first Cy Young Award and perhaps break the Pirates out of their recent woes. Pittsburgh enters the game having lost seven of its past eight.

While Skenes remains the frontrunner to take home his first Cy Young this season, his month of August hasn't been very Cy Young-worthy overall.

Skenes, who will face Toronto for the first time in his career, threw 93 pitches and lasted only four innings -- matching a season low -- in his most recent outing

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