Drew Hutchison (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (9-10) go up against Eric Surkamp (0-1, 3.68 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (10-8) in the last of a three-game series at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays won the last game 9-3, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 1:07 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 24 and will air on CSCA and RSN.
Josh Donaldson (.307, 18 Rs, 7 HRs, 19 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and four RBIs. The Athletics were victorious the last time Surkamp pitched. He pitched well, going 5.2 innings, giving up two runs, striking out three and walking three in a 3-2 victory over the Yankees. Coco Crisp (.234, 7 Rs, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Over their past 10 games, Toronto’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Don’t expect the Toronto hitters to swing wildly. They average only 9.5 strikeouts per game. 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.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Oakland’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.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
The Blue Jays are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Athletics have a 3-3 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Blue Jays are 1-8. The Athletics have a 2-6 record when opponents outhit them.
Toronto and Oakland both rank in the top half of the league in home runs. Toronto sits at 11th with 19 home runs this season and Oakland ranks 13th with 18.
Ranking 23rd, Toronto is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.74 per game. Oakland ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 8.11.
Ranking 25th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.665). Toronto ranks in the bottom half at 18th with an OPS of .708.
When the Athletics allow at least one home run, they are 5-6. When the Blue Jays allow one or more homers, they have a 6-6 record.
