Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitching Matchup – August 5, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 5, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Boston Red Sox (57-52) take on the Toronto Blue Jays (61-50) at home on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Jose Berrios (8-7) for the Blue Jays and John Schreiber (1-1) for the Red Sox.

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Toronto vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info

  • When: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
  • Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
  • How to Watch on TV: FS1
  • Probable Pitchers: Berrios – TOR (8-7, 3.31 ERA) vs Schreiber – BOS (1-1, 3.74 ERA)

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Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)

Berrios Schreiber
22 GS 1
8-7 W-L 1-1
3.31 ERA 3.74
130.1 IP 21.2
40 BB 10
123 SO 24

Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos

  • The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up six hits.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.31, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 22 games this season. Opponents have a .235 batting average against him.
  • Berrios is trying to collect his 13th quality start of the year in this outing.
  • In four of his 22 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.31), 27th in WHIP (1.197), and 36th in K/9 (8.5).
  • Berrios’ team is 12-10-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
  • In games Berrios has started this season, the teams are 7-11-4 at hitting the over.

Berrios’ Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
vs. Angels Jul. 30 6.0 6 1 1 6 2
at Dodgers Jul. 24 5.0 5 2 2 3 4
vs. Padres Jul. 19 6.0 4 2 2 9 4
vs. Diamondbacks Jul. 14 5.1 7 1 1 4 1
at White Sox Jul. 6 7.0 1 0 0 6 1

Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: John Schreiber

  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, throwing one inning of relief while giving up four earned runs and allowing three hits.
  • He has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 3.74, a batting average against of .266 and 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Schreiber has started just one game with a set spread, which the Red Sox covered.
  • Schreiber’s lone start with a total this season went under.

Schreiber’s Recent Performance

Opponent Date IP H R ER K BB
at Mariners Aug. 2 1.0 3 4 4 1 1
at Giants Jul. 30 2.0 1 0 0 2 0
vs. Braves Jul. 26 0.2 1 0 0 0 0
vs. Braves Jul. 25 1.0 2 1 1 0 1
vs. Mariners May. 15 0.1 0 0 0 1 0

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