The Toronto Blue Jays (80-67) host the Boston Red Sox (74-73) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Rogers Centre. The matchup starts at 7:07 PM ET. The Blue Jays will give the ball to Jose Berrios (10-10, 3.63 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the season, and the Red Sox will turn to Brayan Bello (12-8, 3.68 ERA).
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Toronto vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
- Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
- How to Watch on TV: SNET
- Probable Pitchers: Berrios – TOR (10-10, 3.63 ERA) vs Bello – BOS (12-8, 3.68 ERA)
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Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Berrios | Bello | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | GS | 25 |
| 10-10 | W-L | 12-8 |
| 3.63 | ERA | 3.68 |
| 171 | IP | 142 |
| 49 | BB | 38 |
| 160 | SO | 117 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: José Berríos
- The righty’s last appearance was on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, when he tossed seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up five hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.63, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 29 games this season. Opponents are batting .237 against him.
- Berrios is aiming for his third straight quality start.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 29-year-old ranks 22nd in ERA (3.63), 22nd in WHIP (1.199), and 29th in K/9 (8.4).
- Berrios’ team is 13-16-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Berrios has started this season hit the over nine times in 29 chances.
Berrios’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Royals | Sep. 10 | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| at Athletics | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Nationals | Aug. 29 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| at Orioles | Aug. 24 | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| at Reds | Aug. 18 | 5.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brayan Bello
- The right-hander’s last start was on Sunday, when he tossed five innings while giving up three earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
- The 24-year-old has pitched in 25 games this season with an ERA of 3.68 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .259.
- He has started 25 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in 14 of them.
- He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
- When Bello starts, the Red Sox have gone 17-8-0 against the spread.
- Bello’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 13 of 25 games.
Bello’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | Sep. 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| at Rays | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Astros | Aug. 29 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| at Astros | Aug. 24 | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| at Yankees | Aug. 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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