Steven Wright (5-4, 2.45 ERA) takes the mound for the Boston Red Sox (32-23) as they go up against Marcus Stroman (5-1, 4.46 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (30-26) in the second of a three-game series at Fenway Park. The Blue Jays won the last game 5-2, and Toronto leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 4:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jun. 4 and will air on NESN and RSN.
In his last start, Wright pitched 9.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out seven and walking five in a 7-2 victory over the Orioles. David Ortiz (.342, 28 Rs, 16 HRs, 51 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 2. The Blue Jays were also victorious the last time Stroman pitched. He struggled, going 5.1 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out five and walking one in a 10-9 victory over the Red Sox. Michael Saunders (.296, 27 Rs, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Against teams in the AL East, the Red Sox have a SU record of 17-15. The Red Sox have the most prolific offense in the entire AL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. The Red Sox lead the majors in extra base hits with 228. Boston’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against divisional foes, the Blue Jays are 13-13 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Toronto’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.
The Blue Jays have mostly come out on top against the Red Sox in their previous 11 games this season, earning a 6-5 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – BOS
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Boston is 17-10, while Toronto is 11-12.
The Blue Jays managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Red Sox who are heading in with an 8-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Red Sox are 2-14. The Blue Jays have a 5-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Both Boston and Toronto are tied at seventh in home runs, hitting 71 this season.
Ranking first in hits, Boston has earned 10.59 per game this season. Toronto ranks 21st with 8.09 hits.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Boston has an OPS of .851 this season. Toronto ranks 17th with an OPS of .729.
The Blue Jays are 15-18 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Red Sox are 19-18 when they allow at least one homer.
