Series Preview: Blue Jays hope to continue 2022 dominance of Red Sox

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Published 01.05.2023

Series Preview: Blue Jays hope to continue 2022 dominance of Red Sox

After a 5-1 homestand, the Toronto Blue Jays begin a nine-game highway journey with a four-game sequence towards the division rival Boston Red Sox.

The Red Sox are tied for final within the ultra-tough AL East, regardless of having a profitable document (15-14).

And the Blue Jays (18-10), regardless of taking part in largely glorious baseball since a 1-3 begin, are simply third within the division, 4.5 video games behind the MLB-leading Rays.

Here’s a take a look at the sequence.

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Probable Pitchers

Monday, 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT: Toronto RHP Jose Berrios (2-3, 4.71 ERA) vs. Boston RHP Corey Kluber (1-4, 6.75 ERA)

Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT: Toronto LHP Yusei Kikuchi (4-0, 3.00 ERA) vs. Boston RHP Tanner Houck (3-1, 4.50 ERA)

Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. PT: Toronto TBD vs. Boston RHP Nick Pivetta (1-2, 5.11 ERA)

Thursday, 6:10 p.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. PT: Toronto TBD vs. Boston RHP Brayan Bello (0-1, 6.57 ERA)

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The Blue Jays missed an opportunity at an ideal homestand because the beforehand stellar bullpen blew an 8-4 lead in a 10-8, 10-inning loss to the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

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It ought to be famous that Toronto’s two greatest relievers, Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson, have been unavailable for this one after pitching every of the earlier two days.

Despite the bitter ending, it was an excellent week for the Blue Jays, who’re getting robust outings from their starters virtually each day trip.

Third baseman Matt Chapman continues to guide the offence, going 3-for-5 with two doubles on Sunday. He has 15 two-baggers on the yr, a franchise document for doubles earlier than May 1.

Chapman leads the AL with a .384 batting common.

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The Red Sox took two of three from the visiting Cleveland Guardians this weekend, capping the sequence with a 7-1 win on Sunday.

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Starter Chris Sale, who has battled harm points the previous few years, threw a season-high 6.1 innings, holding the Guardians to at least one run on three hits whereas putting out 5 and never strolling a batter.

Alex Verdugo led the offence with a homer and three RBI whereas Masataka Yoshida prolonged his hit streak to 10 video games with a double.

Since getting swept in a four-game sequence by the Rays, the Red Sox have gained 4 of 5 sequence.

Pitching has been the issue for the Red Sox, who’re 26^th in MLB with a 4.99 ERA, greater than a full run worse than Toronto’s (3.90, 12^th).

Injury Watch

Canadian pitcher James Paxton, who hasn’t pitched within the majors since present process Tommy John surgical procedure in early 2021, had a powerful rehab begin (5.1 innings, no runs, no walks, eight strikeouts) on Sunday with triple-A Worcester and might be near coming as much as Boston.

Red Sox nearer Kelsey Jansen (again) is daily, whereas new outfielder Adam Duvall is out till at the least June with a damaged wrist.

Rough Start

Kluber, Boston’s opening day starter, didn’t get pleasure from a lot success within the opening month, however he’s coming off his greatest begin of the season.

The three-time all-star allowed one run on 5 hits in six innings in a win over the Baltimore Orioles on April 25.

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Familiar Faces

Former Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire and outfielder Raimel Tapia are on the Red Sox roster.

The Red Sox acquired McGuire in a commerce with the Chicago White Sox final yr. He’s the second catcher on the roster behind Connor Wong.

Tapia earned the ultimate spot on Boston’s roster after he was designated for project by Toronto following final season. He’s seeing restricted taking part in time.

Last yr, Tapia hit an inside-the-park grand slam for the Blue Jays in a memorable 28-5 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Canadian Corner

Pivetta, a Victoria native, has but to enter the sixth inning this yr. He gave up 4 runs on 5 hits in 5 innings in a series-opening loss to Cleveland on Friday.

Watch Out For…

Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers, who’s tied for second within the bigs with 10 house runs and tied for third in RBI (27).

2022 Season Series

The Blue Jays beat up on the last-place Red Sox final yr, profitable 16 of 19 video games — essentially the most wins for Toronto towards any opponent in a season in franchise historical past.