At the time of this writing, the following Match Odds/Moneyline were available:
Toronto Blue Jays (2.58, +158) and New York Yankees (1.55, -182)
Yankees are 25-7 record with Sabathia's last 32 home starts
Blue Jays are 8-11 versus division opponents
Toronto captured a 7-3 series-opening victory over New York at Yankee Stadium Monday night and was paced by outfielder Jose Bautista's 19th home run. The Blue Jays broke open the game with a five-run sixth inning and pushed their record to a game over .500, while evening its mark to 3-3 in the season series. It's important to note that the club has now tallied a 6-8 mark in New York since the start of the 2009 campaign. Toronto also debuted shortstop Yunel Escobar in the cleanup role, as the squad has now used four players in that slot since first baseman Adam Lind went down with a back injury on May 7. Lind is expected to be the designated hitter in an extended spring game Wednesday. Toronto is 17-9 in night games this season.
Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero is 4-4 with a 3.10 ERA in nine starts this season and is looking to capture his third win in a row. The left-hander is coming off two brilliant performances agains the Twins and Rays, allowing just a single run and seven hits over 15 2/3 innings. Romero has been solid on the road, producing an even 2-2 mark and 3.00 ERA, holding opponents to a .216 average. In seven career games versus the Yankees, he has registered a 3-2 record and 5.31 ERA, including a 5-3 road win on April 29. He surrendered two runs and five hits over six innings in that particular contest.
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Toronto Blue Jays (2.58, +158) and New York Yankees (1.55, -182)
Yankees are 25-7 record with Sabathia's last 32 home starts
Blue Jays are 8-11 versus division opponents
Toronto captured a 7-3 series-opening victory over New York at Yankee Stadium Monday night and was paced by outfielder Jose Bautista's 19th home run. The Blue Jays broke open the game with a five-run sixth inning and pushed their record to a game over .500, while evening its mark to 3-3 in the season series. It's important to note that the club has now tallied a 6-8 mark in New York since the start of the 2009 campaign. Toronto also debuted shortstop Yunel Escobar in the cleanup role, as the squad has now used four players in that slot since first baseman Adam Lind went down with a back injury on May 7. Lind is expected to be the designated hitter in an extended spring game Wednesday. Toronto is 17-9 in night games this season.
Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero is 4-4 with a 3.10 ERA in nine starts this season and is looking to capture his third win in a row. The left-hander is coming off two brilliant performances agains the Twins and Rays, allowing just a single run and seven hits over 15 2/3 innings. Romero has been solid on the road, producing an even 2-2 mark and 3.00 ERA, holding opponents to a .216 average. In seven career games versus the Yankees, he has registered a 3-2 record and 5.31 ERA, including a 5-3 road win on April 29. He surrendered two runs and five hits over six innings in that particular contest.
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