R.A. Dickey (1-2, 6.10 ERA) and Chris Sale (4-0, 1.80 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays (10-11) and the Chicago White Sox (14-6) at the Rogers Centre. The White Sox won the last game 7-5, and Chicago leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:07 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 26 and can be seen on WPWR and RSN1.
Dickey pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking two in a 4-3 defeat to the Orioles. Jose Bautista (.268, 14 Rs, 4 HRs, 16 RBIs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 3 with two runs. Sale went 7.0 innings, surrendering one runs (one unearned) and striking out three in a 2-1 win over the Angels in his most recent start. Todd Frazier (.224, 9 Rs, 5 HRs, 12 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 3 yesterday with three RBIs.
The odds for Toronto and Chicago are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. 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 second 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 1.061 for the season.
The White Sox have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
The Blue Jays managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the White Sox who are coming in with a 4-0 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Blue Jays are 1-8. The White Sox have a 1-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks in the bottom half of the league at 19th when it comes to home runs, hitting 17 this season. Toronto ranks in the top half with 22.
Ranking 26th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.55 per game. Toronto ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 8.19.
Ranking 28th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.660). Toronto ranks in the top half with an OPS of .735.
When the White Sox allow at least one home run, they are 4-3, well-matched with the Blue Jays who are 7-6 when allowing at least one homer.
