In a game that could be a shootout, R.A. Dickey (2-6, 4.64 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (29-26) are in Boston to square off against David Price (7-1, 5.11 ERA) and the Red Sox (32-22). This is the first of a three-game series at Fenway Park. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 3 and can be seen on NESN and RSN.
Price pitched 6.1 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out three and walking three in a 5-3 win over the Blue Jays. David Ortiz (.335, 28 Rs, 16 HRs, 51 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. Dickey went 5.1 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out one and walking four in a 5-3 defeat to the Red Sox in his most recent start. Michael Saunders (.295, 27 Rs, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Blue Jays, going 2 for 4 Wednesday with two runs and one RBI.
The odds for Boston and Toronto are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Boston has a record of 17-15 SU. The Red Sox have no trouble scoring as they lead the AL in offense with 0.0 runs per game. The Red Sox lead the MLB in extra base hits with 225. Boston’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.
The Blue Jays are 13-13 against fellow AL East members. Offensively, the Blue Jays 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 Blue Jays 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 preventing batters from getting on base, the Blue Jays are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.225 for the season.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
Toronto won its last game in a shutout, its fourth of the season. Boston has been shut out two times this season.
The Red Sox are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Blue Jays have a 10-8 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
It looks like the Blue Jays have a slight leg up on the Red Sox, as the Blue Jays have won their last three games while the Red Sox have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Blue Jays are 22-7. The Red Sox have a 30-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking first in runs, Boston has earned 324 this season. Toronto ranks 14th with 232 runs.
Boston and Toronto both rank in the top 10 of the league in walks. Boston sits at ninth with 184 this season and Toronto ranks sixth with 188.
The Red Sox are 25-16 when they hit at least one home run. The Blue Jays perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 24-15 record.
