This game could be low scoring as Aaron Sanchez (4-1, 3.29 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (28-26) meet Masahiro Tanaka (3-0, 2.89 ERA) and the New York Yankees (24-27) in the last of a three-game series at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays won the last game 4-1, and Toronto leads the series 2-0. The game gets underway at 7:07 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 1 and will air on RSN and YES.
In his last start, Sanchez pitched 6.2 innings, giving up four runs (one unearned), striking out six and walking two in a 7-5 victory over the Red Sox. Michael Saunders (.291, 25 Rs, 9 HRs, 18 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI. The Yankees were also victorious the last time Tanaka pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out four in a 4-1 victory over the Rays. Carlos Beltran (.265, 27 Rs, 12 HRs, 31 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Blue Jays have a SU record of 9-14 against teams in their division. Toronto has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Toronto’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. An area where the Blue Jays are particularly strong is striking batters out, where they average 7.3 K’s per game.
Against teams in their division, the Yankees are 16-15 SU. New York has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. New York’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.2 walks per game, best in the AL.
The Blue Jays had the upper hand against the Yankees in their previous eight games this season, earning a 6-2 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
When leading after seven innings, New York is 14-13, while Toronto is 10-12.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Yankees are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Blue Jays have a 10-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 5-24. The Blue Jays have a 5-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 19th in home runs, New York has hit 52 this season. Toronto ranks fifth with 69 home runs.
Toronto and New York both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. Toronto sits at 23rd with 8.02 hits per game and New York ranks 27th with 7.65.
Ranking 27th, New York is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.676). Toronto ranks in the bottom half at 17th with an OPS of .727.
The Yankees are 14-21 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Blue Jays are 15-18 when they allow at least one homer.
