Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO (Interstat) — The Toronto Blue Jays, clinging to their playoff positioning, will look to snap a two-game skid and avoid a series sweep when they host the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays (90-67) saw their offense silenced in the first two games of the series, losing 4-1 on Tuesday and 4-0 on Wednesday. They enter the finale just 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Red Sox (86-71), officially eliminated from postseason contention, have won two straight but have little left to play for beyond spoiling their division rival’s plans.
The pitching matchup features a pair of right-handers on different trajectories. Toronto will send Shane Bieber (3-2, 4.50 ERA) to the mound. Boston will counter with Brayan Bello (11-8, 3.85 ERA), who has been a bright spot in their rotation.
According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Blue Jays are projected to win 5-4. Toronto has been installed as a -1.5 run favorite, with an over/under of 8.
Following the game, the Blue Jays will host the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game series to close the regular season, while the Red Sox return to Fenway Park to face the Detroit Tigers.