At the time of this writing, the following Match Odds/Moneyline were available: Toronto Blue Jays (3.05, +205) and Boston Red Sox (1.46, -217)
Toronto comes into the rubber match of its three-game series knowing that the pitching staff must limit walks in order to be successful Sunday. "They're not going to expand the zone when they're in favorable counts," said Blue Jays manager John Farrell. "That's what they're very good at, that's what they're known for." The Blue Jays are also looking forward to their bullpen receiving added depth by the return of closer Frank Francisco, who threw a sharp rehab assignment for Class A Dunedin on Friday night. Even after Saturday's loss, the squad has won eight of its last 14 games at Fenway Park, dating back to 2009. Toronto is 66-80 versus division opponents the last three years.
Blue Jays starting pitcher Jesse Litsch is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two starts this season, scattering 11 hits over 11.1 innings and yet to allow a home run in the process. After Tommy John surgery in 2009 and hip surgery in 2010, the right-hander looks strong after pitching five shutout innings in his last start against the Mariners. He will be making his eighth career start versus the Red Sox, coming in with a 4-2 mark and 3.83 ERA. Litsch will be throwing at Fenway Park for the fourth time today, posting an even 1-1 record and 6.46 ERA, allowing 21 hits in 15.1 innings of work.
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Toronto comes into the rubber match of its three-game series knowing that the pitching staff must limit walks in order to be successful Sunday. "They're not going to expand the zone when they're in favorable counts," said Blue Jays manager John Farrell. "That's what they're very good at, that's what they're known for." The Blue Jays are also looking forward to their bullpen receiving added depth by the return of closer Frank Francisco, who threw a sharp rehab assignment for Class A Dunedin on Friday night. Even after Saturday's loss, the squad has won eight of its last 14 games at Fenway Park, dating back to 2009. Toronto is 66-80 versus division opponents the last three years.
Blue Jays starting pitcher Jesse Litsch is 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two starts this season, scattering 11 hits over 11.1 innings and yet to allow a home run in the process. After Tommy John surgery in 2009 and hip surgery in 2010, the right-hander looks strong after pitching five shutout innings in his last start against the Mariners. He will be making his eighth career start versus the Red Sox, coming in with a 4-2 mark and 3.83 ERA. Litsch will be throwing at Fenway Park for the fourth time today, posting an even 1-1 record and 6.46 ERA, allowing 21 hits in 15.1 innings of work.
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