The Boston Red Sox (57-53) look to end to a three-game skid as they host the Toronto Blue Jays (62-50) on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send Brennan Bernardino (1-1) to the mound, while Chris Bassitt (10-6) will take the ball for the Blue Jays.
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Boston vs. Toronto Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 1:35 PM ET
- Where: Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
- How to Watch on TV: NESN
- Probable Pitchers: Bernardino – BOS (1-1, 2.72 ERA) vs Bassitt – TOR (10-6, 4.00 ERA)
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Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bernardino | Bassitt | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | GS | 23 |
| 1-1 | W-L | 10-6 |
| 2.72 | ERA | 4.00 |
| 36.1 | IP | 132.2 |
| 10 | BB | 43 |
| 42 | SO | 125 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brennan Bernardino
- In his most recent appearance — out of the bullpen on Saturday — the lefty threw a third of an inning against the Toronto Blue Jays, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- The 31-year-old has an ERA of 2.72, with 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 33 games this season. Opponents have a .225 batting average against him.
- Bernardino has not registered a quality start on the season.
- In 23 of his 33 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
- When Bernardino starts, his team is 3-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Games started by Bernardino have a 1-4-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Bernardino’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 5 | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| at Giants | Jul. 30 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| at Giants | Jul. 28 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | Jul. 26 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 23 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Bassitt
- The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings pitched against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 4.00, a 2.91 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.221.
- In 23 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 14 of them.
- He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 23 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this season, the 34-year-old ranks 37th in ERA (4.00), 31st in WHIP (1.221), and 35th in K/9 (8.5).
- The Blue Jays have gone 10-13-0 ATS in Bassitt’s 23 starts with a set spread.
- Bassitt’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in seven of 23 games.
Bassitt’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 31 | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| at Dodgers | Jul. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Padres | Jul. 20 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Jul. 15 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| at Tigers | Jul. 9 | 4.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
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