The Boston Red Sox conclude a three-game series on the road Sunday north of the border against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston is 75-82 following its 9-0 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday in the opening game of the series. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Boston. The Red Sox have been eliminated from postseason contention.
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is batting .306 to lead Boston and has team highs in hits with 168 and on-base percentage at .378. Third baseman Rafael Devers is the leader in home runs with 27 and RBIs with 87. On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox will send Michael Wacha to the mound. The right-hander is 11-1 with a 3.06 ERA, 100 Ks and 30 BBs.
Toronto improved to 88-69 following its nine-run victory over Boston on Friday. Vladimir Guerrero Jr and George Springer each hit home runs, while Alek Manoah pitched six solid innings for the Blue Jays. Toronto has clinched a playoff berth and is currently first in the American League wildcard chase.
Left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr is batting .291 to lead Toronto, while first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr is the leader in home runs with 31 and RBIs with 95. Shortstop Bo Bichette is the leader in hits with 183, while catcher Alejandro Kirk is the leader in on-base percentage at .377. On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays will send Kevin Gausman to the mound. The right-hander is 12-10 with a 3.30 ERA, 201 Ks and 28 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends
- Boston is 3-7 in its last 10
- The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Red Sox last 5 on the road
- Toronto is 6-1 in its last 7 versus an opponent with a losing record
- The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Blue Jays last 8 at home
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Toronto Blue Jays -179