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Jul 19, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) and second baseman Dustin Pedroia (15) congratulate each other after completing a double play against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Wednesday, July 19th, the (42-49) Toronto Blue Jays will be on the road to take on the (52-41) Boston Red Sox.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Red Sox 5.5 – Blue Jays 3.7 with an over/under of 9.2.
Starting Pitchers:
TOR: Aaron Sanchez (1-2, 3.94) vs BOS: Drew Pomeranz (9-4, 3.75)
Batting Stats:
Runs per game: Red Sox 4.73 (14th) > Blue Jays 4.16 (25th)
Batting Average: Red Sox .265 (5th) > Blue Jays .243 (25th)
On Base Percentage: Red Sox .337 (5th) > Blue Jays .315 (22nd)
Total Bases: Red Sox 1322 (14th) > Blue Jays 1253 (24th)
Baserunning Stats:
Stolen Bases: Red Sox 57 (7th) > Blue Jays 32 (27th)
Pitching Stats:
Team Earned Run Average: Red Sox 3.72 (3rd) > Blue Jays 4.56 (18th)
Batting Average Against: Red Sox .249 (10th) > Blue Jays .258 (19th)
Walks/Hits Per Innings Pitched: Red Sox 1.24 (4th) > Blue Jays 1.38 (20th)
Strikeouts: Red Sox 878 (4th) > Blue Jays 796 (8th)
Saves: Red Sox 26 (5th) > Blue Jays 25 (8th)
Fielding Stats:
Errors: Red Sox 57 (tied for 20th) = Blue Jays 57 (tied for 20th)
Summary:
The Red Sox enter the game 14th in the league in runs per game (4.73) and 3rd in team earned run average (3.72). Toronto ranks 25th in runs per game (4.16) and 18th in team ERA (4.56). Boston is (4-6) in their last ten games while Toronto is (5-5). The Red Sox have dominated the season series going (5-1) against the Blue Jays outscoring them 41-17. Boston starter Drew Pomeranz (9-4, 3.75) has fared well against the Blue Jays holding them to a combined .203 average against. The Red Sox average 6.9 runs per game when Pomeranz pitches which ranks second in all of baseball.
After making the All-Star team in 2016, injuries have derailed the 2017 campaign for Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez (1-2, 3.94). Sanchez has pitched well against the Red Sox holding them to a combined .204 average against. Sanchez has only pitched past the sixth inning in one of his seven starts this season. Boston is (27-16) at home this season whereas Toronto is (20-25) on the road. The Red Sox always seem to give Pomeranz more than enough run support and I expect them to win again Wednesday.
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