Marcus Stroman (3-0, 4.13 ERA) and Miguel Gonzalez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays (10-10) and the Chicago White Sox (13-6) at the Rogers Centre. Action begins at 7:07 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 25 and can be seen on CSCh and RSN1.
Stroman pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out three and walking one in a 4-3 win over the Orioles. Josh Donaldson (.304, 20 Rs, 7 HRs, 19 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with two runs. Todd Frazier (.205, 9 Rs, 5 HRs, 9 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
The odds for Toronto and Chicago are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Blue Jays have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Toronto’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the White Sox have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. Shifting to the pitching staff and defense, the White Sox allow just 0.0 runs per game, ranking them first in the AL. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the White Sox are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.018 for the season.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
After a weak showing last week where they got in eight hits, the White Sox need to step it up. The Blue Jays have a record of 10-2 when opponents get eight hits or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Blue Jays are 7-1. The White Sox have an 11-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 28th in runs, Chicago has earned 61 this season. Toronto ranks ninth with 85 runs.
Ranking 22nd, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 52 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five at fourth with 72.
When the Blue Jays hit at least one home run, they are 7-6. When the White Sox hit at least one homer, they have a 9-3 record.
