This game could be low scoring as Luis Severino (3-2, 2.04 ERA) and the New York Yankees (77-61) meet David Price (14-5, 2.43 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (79-60) in the first of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sep. 10 and will air on YES and RSN.
In his most recent outing, Severino pitched 6.1 innings, allowing one run, striking out five and walking three in a 5-2 victory over the Rays. The Blue Jays were also victorious the last time Price pitched. He pitched well, going 7.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out eight and walking four in a 5-1 victory over the Orioles. Josh Donaldson (.307, 108 Rs, 37 HRs, 115 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Blue Jays, going 2 for 3 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Against teams in the AL East, the Yankees have an SU record of 33-25. The Yankees come into the game with the AL’s fourth-ranked home scoring offense, averaging 4.8 runs per game in their own ballpark.
Against divisional foes, the Blue Jays are 30-25 SU. The Blue Jays are the number one overall scoring offense in the AL, averaging 5.5 runs per game so far. The Blue Jays are known for their power, smashing a league-leading 192 home runs. The Blue Jays average 3.4 walks per game, making them the most disciplined team in the AL.
The Blue Jays have mostly come out on top against the Yankees in their previous 12 games this season, earning an 8-4 record. This game will feature Price (LHP) on the mound against the Yankees, who have a 24-16 record when they take on a left-handed starter. The right-handed Severino will take the mound against the Blue Jays, who have a 59-47 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – Tor
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Toronto is 36-25, while New York is 33-34.
The Blue Jays managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Yankees who are heading in with a 39-16 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Yankees are 51-7. The Blue Jays have a 63-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking first in runs, Toronto has earned 760 this season. New York ranks second with 671 runs.
New York and Toronto both rank in the top five of the league in walks. New York sits at fourth with 464 this season and Toronto ranks third with 475.
When the Yankees hit at least one home run, they are 66-36, well-matched with the Blue Jays who are 71-31 when hitting one or more homers.
