Red Sox vs Blue Jays starting pitchers
- Chris Bassitt for Toronto Blue Jays
- Tanner Houck for Boston Red Sox
Red Sox vs Blue Jays statistics
| Stat |
Red Sox |
Blue Jays |
| Hits |
1363 (5th) |
1264 (18th) |
| Batting Average |
.253 (6th) |
.242 (17th) |
| Runs Batted In |
708 (8th) |
621 (Tied-20th) |
| Runs |
734 (9th) |
652 (20th) |
| Home Runs |
193 (Tied-7th) |
153 (25th) |
| Walks |
471 (15th) |
487 (9th) |
| Stolen Bases |
141 (7th) |
70 (27th) |
| Strikeouts |
1524 (3rd) |
1199 (25th) |
| Pitches |
23369 (6th) |
22650 (18th) |
Toronto Blue Jays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/22/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
4-3 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
1-0 |
| 9/19/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
W |
4-0 |
| 9/18/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
2-0 |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
9-3 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
8-1 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
L |
4-2 F/12 |
| 9/19/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/18/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-1 |
Red Sox vs Blue Jays predictions
As the Boston Red Sox gear up to face the Toronto Blue Jays, several key players could dramatically impact the game's outcome. For instance, expect Jarren Duran to continue his hot streak; boasting a solid on-base performance lately, he could be a significant threat on the bases. Then there's Tanner Houck, who, with his impressive ERA this season, seems poised to deliver a strong start. However, given Tyler O'Neill's day-to-day status, fans might be kept on edge about his participation, which could be crucial for adding depth to the Red Sox's offensive lineup.
Turning our attention to the Toronto Blue Jays, all eyes might be on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has been a powerhouse with an impressive batting average and home runs tally so far. His performance at the plate could very well be the linchpin for Toronto's offensive strategy. On the mound, Chris Bassitt will need to harness his ability to strike out batters while managing his ERA, which has been slightly higher than desired. If he can keep his walks down and manage the Red Sox's hitters effectively, he could set the stage for a win.
Considering the home advantage and the current momentum, the Toronto Blue Jays might just have the edge in this matchup. The energy at Rogers Centre is known to invigorate the home team, and with the crowd behind them, they could very well outperform a Boston team that has shown inconsistency on the road. However, baseball is unpredictable, and the Red Sox have the talent to turn any game around. Still, I'm leaning towards a narrow victory for the Blue Jays, provided their key players perform as anticipated and they capitalize on their home field advantage.
Toronto Blue Jays injuries
- Orelvis Martinez (SS): Suspension
- Jordan Romano (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Bo Bichette (SS): 10-Day-IL
- Will Wagner (3B): 60-Day-IL
- Daulton Varsho (CF): 10-Day-IL
Boston Red Sox injuries
- Tyler O'Neill (LF): Day-To-Day
- Brennan Bernardino (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Isaiah Campbell (RP): 60-Day-IL
- David Hamilton (SS): 10-Day-IL
- James Paxton (SP): 60-Day-IL
Red Sox vs Blue Jays game info
| Venue |
Rogers Centre |
| Location |
Toronto, Ontario |
| First pitch |
Mon 7:07 PM |
