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Blue Jays Look to Continue Dominance over Red Sox in Second Game of Series at Fenway Park

The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the second game of their series at Fenway Park on Tuesday evening. The Blue Jays have yet to announce their starting pitcher, while the Red Sox will send Brayan Bello to the mound. The Red Sox have the advantage, having taken three of four games in their previous series against the Blue Jays. The game is set to begin at 7:10 PM Eastern time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +108 | Red Sox -118
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-190) | Red Sox -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.

Toronto vs Boston Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a tough 6-5 loss to the AL Central-leading Guardians, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. The team was swept by Cleveland over the weekend, being outscored 19-9 in the three-game series. Starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi struggled, lasting just two innings and giving up four runs on eight hits and a walk. The Blue Jays' pitching staff allowed four home runs in the game. Despite home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Spencer Horwitz, the offense has been struggling, scoring three runs or less in five of their last six games. Shortstop Bo Bichette is expected to return from the IL soon, while LF Daulton Varsho and first baseman Joey Votto are dealing with injuries. Toronto currently holds a 35-43 record this season, ranked 23rd in power rankings with the 27th ranked offense and 21st ranked defense.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have been performing well in their recent games, winning seven of their last eight matchups. In their latest victory against the Reds, Connor Wong and Rob Refsnyder hit home runs, with Wong extending his hitting streak to 13 games. Jarren Duran had a strong performance with three hits and two RBI, raising his average to .288. Greg Weissert earned his third win of the season in relief, helping the pitching staff record eight strikeouts against the Blue Jays. Manager Alexa Cora praised the team's energy and performance in the win against the Reds. Red Sox pitcher Bello has a 2-3 record with a 5.40 ERA and 1.70 WHIP against the Blue Jays in his career. Despite some injuries, the Red Sox have a power ranking of 6 and rank #10 for offense and #9 for defense, with an overall record of 43-36. Toronto has recently dominated in their matchups against Boston, winning their last three games.

Blue Jays Dominate Red Sox in Recent Visit to Boston, Ride Road Success to Victory

In their recent visit to Boston, the Blue Jays exhibited strong performance by defeating the Red Sox in all three games and outscoring them 25-8. Toronto has historically had success against the Red Sox on the road, winning 11 out of their last 15 matchups since the 2022 season. In their previous 10 games at Fenway Park, Toronto has maintained a batting average of .300 and an OPS of .858, consistently scoring at least five runs. On the other hand, the Red Sox have struggled to secure wins at home in 2024, failing to maintain a winning record. Furthermore, the Blue Jays have performed well on the road recently, boasting a 3.18 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP in their prior 10 games. Considering these statistics and trends, it is likely that Toronto will emerge victorious in the upcoming game in Boston on Tuesday.

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