J.A. Happ (6-2, 3.20 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (27-26) square off against CC Sabathia (3-3, 2.83 ERA) and the New York Yankees (24-26) in a game that has the potential to be low scoring. This is the second of a three-game series at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays won the last game 4-2, and Toronto leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:07 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 31 and can be seen on RSN and YES.
Happ pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering one run, striking out five and walking three in a 3-1 win over the Yankees. Josh Donaldson (.256, 40 Rs, 13 HRs, 29 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. Sabathia went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs (two unearned), striking out seven and walking one in a 3-1 defeat to the Blue Jays in his last outing. Carlos Beltran (.264, 27 Rs, 12 HRs, 31 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run.
The odds for Toronto and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Within its division, Toronto has a record of 9-13 SU. 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. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Blue Jays, who rank second in the AL in strikeouts per home game with 7.2.
The Yankees are 15-15 against AL East rivals. Offensively, the Yankees 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. The Yankees allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to issuing walks, the Yankees have the fewest in the AL with only 2.3 walks allowed per game.
The Blue Jays have controlled the season series, 5-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
Toronto has won 43% (9-12) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, New York has won 54% (14-12) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Yankees are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Blue Jays have a 6-5 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Blue Jays are 20-7. The Yankees have a 17-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th, New York sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 192 this season. Toronto ranks in the top half at 12th with 221.
Ranking 18th, New York is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 153 this season. Toronto ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 183.
When the Blue Jays hit at least one home run, they are 23-15. When the Yankees hit at least one homer, they have an 18-16 record.
