Toronto Blue Jays to Face Boston Red Sox in Crucial American League East Matchup at Fenway Park
On Wednesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays (65-69) will face off against the Boston Red Sox (68-64) in an exciting American League East matchup at Fenway Park. Chris Bassitt
Game outlook
On Wednesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays (65-69) will face off against the Boston Red Sox (68-64) in an exciting American League East matchup at Fenway Park. Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Blue Jays, while Brayan Bello will pitch for the Red Sox. The game is set to start at 7:10 ET. Boston is currently the favorite with a -144 line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays +129 | Red Sox -144
Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-156) | Red Sox -1.5 (+136)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 59%.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are still mathematically in contention for a playoff spot, but their chances are slim following a 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox that dropped them to 65-68. They are currently 13.5 games out of the A.L. East lead and 8.5 games back of the final wild card spot. Despite recent success winning five of their last six games, the loss to the Red Sox ended a five-game winning streak. Yariel Rodriguez struggled on the mound, giving up six earned runs, while Dalton Varsho and Will Wagner homered in the losing effort. Chris Bassitt will start the next game, boasting a 9-12 record with a 4.41 ERA. Toronto is currently ranked 21st in offense, 25th in defense, and has a record of 62-67 this season with a power ranking of 6.