Blue Jays' Justin Smoak, Josh Thole in lineup Monday
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R.J. White
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Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak and catcher Josh Thole are in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.
Smoak is getting the call over Edwin Encarnacion at first base after the team's regular first baseman went 1 for 24 over his last six games. Smoak has hit .266/.356/.438 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 64 at-bats. Thole is getting the call over Russell Martin to catch knuckleballer R.A. Dickey.
The Blue Jays are underdogs (+140) on Monday, per VegasInsider.com.
