Tiger-Cats hope to win 3rd straight against Blue Bombers

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are ready for a clash with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Aug. 9 after after defeating the Toronto Argonauts last week in their home opener.

The 'Cats remain undefeated at Tim Hortons Field, a place where eight of their last 13 games will be played.

Hamilton will have to face the Bombers without two of their most offensive weapons. Both running back C.J. Gable and wide receiver Andy Fantuz left the game against Toronto with injuries and have been placed on the six-game injured list.

Running back Ray Holley has been added to the roster and is the likely replacement for Gable, according to Drew Edwards of the Hamilton Spectator.

Winnipeg, coming off of a 23-13 victory over the B.C. Lions, will look to snap the Ti-Cats winning streak, using their best weapon - quarterback Drew Willy.

Willy was named the No. 1 CFL player of the week, throwing for 269 yards and two touchdowns in completing 17-of-25 pass attempts in the victory. He also led the team in rushing, carrying the ball five times for 72 yards.

These two teams went head-to-head on July 2 and Hamilton came out on top with a commanding 52-26 win.

Kick off on Sunday is at 5 p.m. ET.