Sunday, August 24, 2014

Rogers Centre in Toronto

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Sunday afternoon, Chris Archer (8 - 6, 3.17 ERA) takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays as they square off against Drew Hutchison (8 - 11, 4.81 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays. Both pitchers will make their 26^th starts of the season.

Chris Archer wasn't at his best the last time out but he didn't factor into the decision. In 5.2 innings of work, Archer allowed 4 runs and 5 hits with 5 walks and 6 strikeouts. The 5 walks tied a season-high. Overall, Archer has been solid in recent outings and boasts a 4 -2 record his last 10 times on the hill. Last season, Archer was 9 - 7 with a 3.22 ERA in 23 starts.

Arches was 1 - 0 with a 1.65 ERA in 3 starts against the Blue Jays in 2013. This season, Archer opened the year with a victory over Toronto but he is just 1 - 0 in 3 starts against the Blue Jays.

Drew Hutchison posted his 2^nd straight loss in his last start after getting roughed up once again. Hutchison was tuned up for 7 runs and 8 hit (including 2 homers) in 7 innings as he walked 3 and struck out 3. Hutchison has given up 13 runs over 12.2 innings in his last 2 starts. Failing to keep runs off the scoreboard is the main reason he is 3 - 6 in his last 10 starts. Hutchison missed the bulk of 2013 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Hutchison has had some success against Tampa Bay this season. He is 2 - 1 against the Rays this season in 3 starts.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

Tampa Bay Rays are 57-62-7 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Tampa Bay Rays is 0.1

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends

Toronto Blue Jays are 62-61-4 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Toronto Blue Jays is 0.1

Injuries to Watch

Tampa Bay Rays

08/21/14 1B James Loney Rest questionable
08/21/14 LF Matt Joyce Rest questionable
07/18/14 C Ryan Hanigan Oblique 15-day DL (7/9)
06/24/14 LF Jerry Sands Wrist 60-day DL (6/22), out for season
06/19/14 LF David DeJesus Hand 15-day DL (6/19)
04/08/14 P Matt Moore Elbow 60-day DL (4/8), out for season
03/30/14 2B Tim Beckham Knee 60-day DL (3/30)

Toronto Blue Jays

08/07/14 3B Brett Lawrie Back 15-day DL (8/6)
07/31/14 1B Dan Johnson Hamstring 15-day DL (7/31)
07/09/14 RF Cole Gillespie Oblique 15-day DL (7/7)
05/04/14 P Brandon Morrow Hand 60-day DL (5/3)
04/14/14 2B Maicer Izturis Knee 60-day DL (4/14)

Guy's Pick: Take Tampa Bay

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