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Toronto Blue Jays Favored to Take on Texas Rangers in Middle Game of Series as Pitching Battle Looms

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in the middle game of a three-game series, with Bowden Francis and Cody Bradford taking the mound for their respective teams. Texas is currently the betting favorite, opening at -123, with the current line at Texas -110.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -101 | Rangers -110
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-205) | Rangers -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 52%.

Toronto vs Texas Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a somewhat successful season, but they are not expected to make it to the postseason. Currently last in the AL East with a 72-78 record, the team has shown strength at the plate, with a .710 team OPS and an average of 4.23 runs per game. Center fielder Daulton Varsho has been a standout player but has unfortunately been moved to the IL, likely ending his season. Pitcher Bowden Francis has been performing well, recently pitching eight innings with only one run allowed. Overall, Toronto is ranked 18th in offense, 22nd in defense, and has a record of 71-79.

Texas Rangers Analysis

The Texas Rangers, who won the World Series last season, are not going to be in the playoffs this year. Currently third in the AL West with a 71-79 record, they are looking to finish the season strong. Their offense has struggled, with a team slash line of .237/.304/.376 and averaging 4.13 runs per game. However, the team has solid players like first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and young pitcher Cody Bradford. The Rangers have a power ranking of 22, rank 23rd in offense, and 21st in defense. They recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Favored in Pitching Battle Against Texas Rangers

Both teams have faced challenges this season, making it difficult to predict the outcome of the upcoming game. The starting pitchers, Bowden Francis and Cody Bradford, have displayed varying levels of performance in September. Francis has maintained a steady 0-1 record with a 2.57 ERA and .146 batting average against over 14.0 innings, while Bradford's record stands at 1-1 with an 8.38 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 9.2 innings pitched. The Toronto Blue Jays have excelled in pitching throughout September, ranking 12th in Major League Baseball with a team ERA of 3.55 in 12 games. In contrast, the Texas Rangers rank 29th with a team ERA of 5.37 in 14 games this month. Taking these factors into consideration, it is advisable to favor the Toronto Blue Jays at even odds for a victory on the road.

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