Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 3, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

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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