The Toronto Blue Jays (60-50) start a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox (57-51) on Friday at Fenway Park. First pitch is at 7:10 PM. The Red Sox will give the nod to James Paxton (6-2, 3.34 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Blue Jays will counter with Alek Manoah (2-8, 5.87 ERA).
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Boston vs. Toronto Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: MLBN
- Probable Pitchers: Paxton – BOS (6-2, 3.34 ERA) vs Manoah – TOR (2-8, 5.87 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Paxton | Manoah | |
---|---|---|
13 | GS | 17 |
6-2 | W-L | 2-8 |
3.34 | ERA | 5.87 |
70 | IP | 76.2 |
20 | BB | 54 |
80 | SO | 68 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton
- In his most recent appearance on Saturday, the lefty went five innings against the San Francisco Giants, allowing one earned run while surrendering eight hits.
- In 13 games this season, the 34-year-old has a 3.34 ERA and 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .210 to opposing hitters.
- Paxton has registered seven quality starts this season.
- In two of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- Paxton and his team have a record of 6-8-0 against the spread when he starts.
- In Paxton’s 14 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.
Paxton’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Giants | Jul. 29 | 5.0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
vs. Mets | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
at Cubs | Jul. 15 | 3.0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
vs. Athletics | Jul. 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
at Blue Jays | Jun. 30 | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Alek Manoah
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 5.87, a 1.26 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.787 in 17 games this season.
- He has three quality starts in 17 chances this season.
- He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 17 chances this season.
- The Blue Jays have gone 7-10-0 against the spread when Manoah starts.
- Manoah has started 17 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 11 of them.
Manoah’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Angels | Jul. 29 | 4.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
at Mariners | Jul. 23 | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
vs. Padres | Jul. 18 | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
at Tigers | Jul. 7 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
vs. Astros | Jun. 5 | 0.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
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