Cesar Ramos (0-2, 5.11 ERA) and Aaron Sanchez (3-1, 2.58 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers (21-16) and the Toronto Blue Jays (19-19) at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers won the last game 6-5, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 15 and can be seen on FSSW and RSN.
Ramos pitched 2.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering four runs, striking out two and walking three in an 8-4 defeat to the White Sox. Nomar Mazara (.307, 16 Rs, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 5. Sanchez went 7.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out five and walking five in a 3-1 win over the Giants in his most recent start. Michael Saunders (.325, 17 Rs, 5 HRs, 11 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Blue Jays, going 2 for 5 yesterday.
The odds for Texas and Toronto are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Rangers have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Texas is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping 24 bases. Texas’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.
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.
The Blue Jays lead the season series, 4-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – TOR
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Texas is 9-7, while Toronto is 6-9.
The Blue Jays managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rangers who are heading in with a 7-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Blue Jays are 13-4. The Rangers have a 13-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 16th, Toronto sits in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 155 this season. Texas ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 172.
Ranking 24th, Texas is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 100 this season. Toronto ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 138.
The Rangers are 15-10 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Blue Jays are 16-11 when they hit at least one homer.
