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Playoff Series: Divisional Playoff; Texas leads 1-0


Both teams might be missing their third basemen when the Toronto Blue Jays attempt to even the American League Division Series against the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday. Texas standout Adrian Beltre is unlikely to play due to a back injury and might be replaced on the roster, while MVP candidate Josh Donaldson of Toronto is questionable with a possible concussion.

Donaldson took a knee to the head while sliding into second base and felt lightheaded before leaving the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss and later passed the concussion tests, so his availability will be based on how he feels Friday. "I'm not Josh Donaldson's head," Toronto catcher Russell Martin said when asked if he was concerned about Donaldson's status. "I don't know how he's feeling. I hope it's not too bad. He's as tough as they get. If he can play, he will play." Beltre departed in the third inning, when he barely managed to get to first base on a run-scoring single and was diagnosed with a lower back strain after undergoing an MRI exam at a nearby hospital. "Obviously, we want Adrian in there," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said of a player who has five career postseason homers. "He's the heart and soul of this ball club."

TV: 12:45 p.m. ET, MLBN, RSN (Toronto)

PITCHING MATCHUP: Rangers LH Cole Hamels (13-8, 3.65 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RH Marcus Stroman (4-0, 1.67)

Hamels, who was acquired from Philadelphia with the playoff stage in mind, is 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA in 13 career postseason starts. He went 7-1 with a 3.66 ERA in 12 outings for Texas, which won each of his final 10 regular-season turns. Hamels has struggled against the Blue Jays, posting an 0-2 record and 6.97 ERA in four career starts.

Stroman suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in March but returned in September and won all four of his outings. The 24-year-old stands just 5-8, and people doubting him due to his size helped fuel the intensity with which he pitches. “I pitch with a lot of hate and anger and emotion in my heart – it’s just something that I’ve always kind of built myself on," Stroman said at a press conference. "I’m just excited. I can’t wait to get out there. I wish I could put it in words.”

WALK-OFFS

1. Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista (hamstring) homered in Game 1 before departing in the eighth inning but is expected to play on Friday.

2. Texas C Robinson Chirinos and 2B Rougned Odor each homered in their first career playoff game.

3. Rangers CF Delino DeShields and Toronto 3B Edwin Encarnacion - both 2-for-4 with an RBI - were the only players with multiple hits in the series opener.


W/L Trends

Texas

  1. Rangers are 4-0 in their last 4 Divisional Playoff games.
  2. Rangers are 6-0 in their last 6 Divisional Playoff road games.
  3. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  4. Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  5. Rangers are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
  6. Rangers are 22-8 in their last 30 vs. American League East.
  7. Rangers are 8-3 in their last 11 during game 2 of a series.
  8. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games.
  9. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
  10. Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
  11. Rangers are 20-9 in their last 29 vs. a team with a winning record.
  12. Rangers are 4-0 in Hamels' last 4 road starts.
  13. Rangers are 7-0 in Hamels' last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
  14. Rangers are 6-0 in Hamels' last 6 starts when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  15. Rangers are 6-0 in Hamels' last 6 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  16. Rangers are 6-0 in Hamels' last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
  17. Rangers are 10-1 in Hamels' last 11 starts.

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Toronto

  1. Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 Friday games.
  2. Blue Jays are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. American League West.
  3. Blue Jays are 16-5 in their last 21 during game 2 of a series.
  4. Blue Jays are 18-7 in their last 25 games following a loss.
  5. Blue Jays are 37-15 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record.
  6. Blue Jays are 17-7 in their last 24 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  7. Blue Jays are 42-18 in their last 60 home games.
  8. Blue Jays are 43-19 in their last 62 overall.
  9. Blue Jays are 36-16 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
  10. Blue Jays are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  11. Blue Jays are 45-21 in their last 66 games on astroturf.
  12. Blue Jays are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
  13. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Stromans last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
  14. Blue Jays are 5-0 in Stromans last 5 starts during game 2 of a series.
  15. Blue Jays are 4-0 in Stromans last 4 home starts.
  16. Blue Jays are 5-0 in Stromans last 5 starts.
  17. Blue Jays are 5-0 in Stromans last 5 starts on astroturf.
  18. Blue Jays are 6-0 in Stromans last 6 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  19. Blue Jays are 5-1 in Stromans last 6 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
  20. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
  21. Blue Jays are 4-1 in Stromans last 5 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.

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OU Trends

Texas

  1. Under is 7-0-1 in Rangers last 8 Divisional Playoff road games.
  2. Under is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games following a win.
  3. Under is 4-0-1 in Rangers last 5 vs. American League East.
  4. Over is 7-1 in Rangers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
  5. Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 during game 2 of a series.
  6. Under is 13-3-2 in Rangers last 18 Friday games.
  7. Over is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
  8. Under is 4-1-2 in Rangers last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
  9. Over is 4-1-2 in Rangers last 7 road games.
  10. Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  11. Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent allows 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  12. Under is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 on astroturf.
  13. Under is 9-3-1 in Rangers last 13 Divisional Playoff games.
  14. Over is 3-1-2 in Rangers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
  15. Over is 14-5-3 in Rangers last 22 overall.
  16. Over is 5-0 in Hamels' last 5 starts with 4 days of rest.
  17. Over is 5-0 in Hamels' last 5 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
  18. Over is 4-0 in Hamels' last 4 starts during game 2 of a series.
  19. Over is 6-0-1 in Hamels' last 7 starts overall.
  20. Over is 3-0-1 in Hamels' last 4 starts after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  21. Over is 4-1 in Hamels' last 5 road starts.

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Toronto

  1. Over is 3-0-4 in Blue Jays last 7 on astroturf.
  2. Over is 1-0-3 in Blue Jays last 4 home games.
  3. Over is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 games following a loss.
  4. Over is 2-0-2 in Blue Jays last 4 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  5. Over is 6-0-1 in Blue Jays last 7 during game 2 of a series.
  6. Over is 6-1-4 in Blue Jays last 11 overall.
  7. Under is 6-1-2 in Blue Jays last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  8. Under is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
  9. Over is 5-1-1 in Blue Jays last 7 vs. American League West.
  10. Under is 14-3-1 in Blue Jays last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
  11. Under is 4-1 in Blue Jays last 5 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
  12. Over is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 Friday games.
  13. Under is 3-1-1 in Blue Jays last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
  14. Under is 9-1-2 in Stromans last 12 home starts.
  15. Under is 8-1-1 in Stromans last 10 starts on astroturf.
  16. Under is 4-1 in Stromans last 5 Friday starts.
  17. Under is 8-2 in Stromans last 10 starts after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
  18. Under is 8-2 in Stromans last 10 starts when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game.

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Head to Head


  1. Under is 12-4-1 in the last 17 meetings.
  2. Rangers are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings.

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Umpire Trends - Victor Carapazza



  1. Under is 5-1-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate.
  2. Over is 5-1-1 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Toronto.
  3. Home team is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 Friday games behind home plate.
  4. Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games with Carapazza behind home plate.
  5. Under is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
  6. Road team is 5-2 in Carapazzas last 7 games behind home plate vs. Texas.
  7. Road team is 7-3 in Carapazzas last 10 games behind home plate.
  8. Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 games with Carapazza behind home plate.

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