PREMIUM
Red Sox/Jays: tense times in the AL East. *10* Star Play
(MLB) Boston vs. Toronto,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -100.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -1.50 | -100.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Loss
Red Sox (Richards) vs Blue Jays (Ryu)
Off a close loss last night, the Jays are riding a hot home stretch and have taken 2 of 3 from the Red Sox in a vital series for both teams. Today it is Ryu, arguably Toronto’s ace, on the mound facing Garrett Richards. Ryu (11-5, 3.22) has been masterful with the slow stuff in August and July with an ERA of 1.85 since the break. The Red Sox haven’t had much success against him, but nor has anyone else.
His opponent Garrett Richards has been not so masterful. In his last two starts vs Toronto he has given up 8 runs while pitching only 4 innings per start. With an ERA of 7.24 since the break, he has struggled against right handed hatters. This is not who you want to struggle with facing the red hot Jays.
As far as bullpens go, the Red Sox’s has regressed somewhat and the Jays’ has been fortified, so call it a draw. Offense? Boston’s has been potent but the Jays’ lineup is a monster.
Motivation is not an issue here. Both teams need to win. Boston has struggled of late and the Jays have ground to make up. I am wagering that the Jays’ offense, held back by some very good starters in the last two games are prepped to tee off on Richards. The Blue Jays are a favorite, but should be good on the spread. Take the Jays -1.5.
Off a close loss last night, the Jays are riding a hot home stretch and have taken 2 of 3 from the Red Sox in a vital series for both teams. Today it is Ryu, arguably Toronto’s ace, on the mound facing Garrett Richards. Ryu (11-5, 3.22) has been masterful with the slow stuff in August and July with an ERA of 1.85 since the break. The Red Sox haven’t had much success against him, but nor has anyone else.
His opponent Garrett Richards has been not so masterful. In his last two starts vs Toronto he has given up 8 runs while pitching only 4 innings per start. With an ERA of 7.24 since the break, he has struggled against right handed hatters. This is not who you want to struggle with facing the red hot Jays.
As far as bullpens go, the Red Sox’s has regressed somewhat and the Jays’ has been fortified, so call it a draw. Offense? Boston’s has been potent but the Jays’ lineup is a monster.
Motivation is not an issue here. Both teams need to win. Boston has struggled of late and the Jays have ground to make up. I am wagering that the Jays’ offense, held back by some very good starters in the last two games are prepped to tee off on Richards. The Blue Jays are a favorite, but should be good on the spread. Take the Jays -1.5.
