Red Sox and Blue Jays Neck-and-Neck in Final Weeks of Season as Pitching Duel Looms
The Red Sox are in last place in the AL East, but have managed an above .500 record (73-72) so far this season. The Blue Jays, however, have lost ground in the Wild Card
Game outlook
The Red Sox are in last place in the AL East, but have managed an above .500 record (73-72) so far this season. The Blue Jays, however, have lost ground in the Wild Card race, falling to 80-66 and out of the top-two positions following a 5-game slide. Both teams are struggling to close out the season and the game likely to be defined by the pitching match-up of Bello & Berrios, both of whom have allowed 9 runs in their previous series of starts.
Game Info
When: Friday, 9/15/2023 @ 7:07pm EST
Where: Rogers Centre Stadium Red Sox vs Blue Jays Betting Odds Moneyline: Red Sox +115 | Blue Jays -125
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-192) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 56%.
Boston Red Sox
• Boston Red Sox poised outside of wildcard position • Brayon Bello has had a rough season, allowing 61 runs in 142 innings, • Expected Opponent Slugging Percentage of .411, Hard-Hit Rate of 43.7%, and Expected ERA of 4.14 • Triston Casas slashing .265/.366/.494 with 24 home runs and 209 total bases • Adam Duvall slashing .256/.317/.549 with 19 home runs and 152 total bases • Rafael Devers slashing .271/.344/.507 with 30 home runs and 267 total bases • Justin Turner and Masataka Yoshida combine for 38 home runs and 462 total bases • Power Ranking of 22, 8th in offense, 22nd in defense, and 73-72 record this season