In the first of a three-game series between the San Francisco Giants (17-16) and the Toronto Blue Jays (16-17) at AT&T Park, Jake Peavy (1-3, 9.00 ERA) and Aaron Sanchez (2-1, 2.82 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 9 and will air on CSBA and RSN1.
In his most recent outing, Peavy pitched 6.0 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out eight and walking one in a 7-4 loss to the Reds. Brandon Belt (.327, 18 Rs, 4 HRs, 21 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 3. The Blue Jays were victorious the last time Sanchez pitched. He tossed 7.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out five and walking two in a 4-3 victory over the Rangers. Michael Saunders (.289, 15 Rs, 4 HRs, 9 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Giants have a 15-15 record SU against the American League. San Francisco has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Giants are an exceptional hitting team with 9.7 hits per home game, one of the highest marks in the NL. They have been very patient at the plate, ranking third in the NL with an average of 3.9 walks per game. Over their past 10 games, San Francisco’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
When playing Interleague opponents, the Blue Jays have a 17-16 record SU. Toronto has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Blue Jays average just 9.0 strikeouts per game, one of the lowest marks in the AL. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Toronto pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF
Notes
The Giants are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Blue Jays have a 1-4 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Giants are 4-15. The Blue Jays have a 4-12 record when opponents outhit them.
San Francisco ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 31 this season. Toronto ranks in the top 10 with 37.
Ranking 26th, Toronto is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.64 per game. San Francisco ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 9.24.
Ranking 20th, Toronto is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.710). San Francisco ranks in the top 10 at ninth with an OPS of .771.
The Blue Jays are 10-11 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Giants are 6-13 when they allow at least one homer.
