In the last of a three-game series between the Boston Red Sox (33-23) and the Toronto Blue Jays (30-27) at Fenway Park, Eduardo Rodriguez (1-0, 3.00 ERA) and Marco Estrada (3-2, 2.43 ERA) get the ball. The Red Sox won the last game 6-4, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 5 and will air on NESN and RSN.
In his most recent outing, Rodriguez pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs and striking out three in a 6-2 victory over the Orioles. David Ortiz (.342, 28 Rs, 16 HRs, 53 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with two RBIs. The Blue Jays were victorious over the Yankees 4-2 the last time Estrada pitched. He went 8.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out six and walking three. Michael Saunders (.295, 28 Rs, 9 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Against teams in the AL East, the Red Sox have a SU record of 18-16. 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 233. The most recent 10 game stretch for Boston’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Boston’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against teams in their division, the Blue Jays are 14-14 SU. Toronto has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Toronto has an eye for the strike zone on the road, ranking fifth in the AL with 3.5 walks per game. 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.
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 five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Red Sox who are heading in with a 15-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Blue Jays are 23-7. The Red Sox have a 31-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Boston ranks at the top of the league when it comes to runs with 332 this season. Toronto ranks in the top half at 14th with 241.
Ranking eighth, Boston is in the top 10 of the league in walks, notching 195 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five with 199.
When the Red Sox hit at least one home run, they are 25-16, well-matched with the Blue Jays who are 25-15 when hitting one or more homers.
