Sunday, September 14, 2014

Rogers Centre in Toronto

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Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays will send Chris Archer (9 - 8, 3.63 ERA) to the mound as they square off against the Toronto Blue Jays and Marcus Stroman (10 - 5, 3.61 ERA). Archer makes his 30^th start as Stroman makes his 19^th start and 24^th appearance.

Chris Archer broke his 2 game losing streak by getting the win in his last outing. Archer went 6.1 innings and allowed 3 runs on 7 hits (including a home run). He struck out 3 batters without walking a single one. Archer managed to settle down after allowing 14 runs and 20 hits through 10 innings in his 2 losses. But even with his brief losing streak, he is 4 - 3 in his last 10 outings. Last season, Archer posted a record of 9 -7 with an ERA of 3.22 in 23 starts.

In 2013, Archer was 1 - 0 with a 1.65 ERA in 3 starts against Toronto. This season, he is 1 -1 in 5 starts against the Blue Jays.

Marcus Stroman earned his 3^rd straight victory in his last start. In the win, Stroman went the distance for the complete game shutout after allowing just 3 runs without issuing any walks and striking out 8. It was the 1^st complete game shutout of his career. Stroman has been on a roll in recent weeks and is 6 - 3 in his last 10 outings. Prior to joining the big league club, Stroman was 2 -4 with a 3.03 ERA in 7 starts at Triple-A.

Stroman has faced the Rays twice already this season and is 1 -1 in those 2 starts.

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

Tampa Bay Rays are 66-73-8 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Tampa Bay Rays is 0

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends

Toronto Blue Jays are 70-71-4 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Toronto Blue Jays is 0.2

Injuries to Watch

Tampa Bay Rays

09/04/14 CF Desmond Jennings Knee out indefinitely
06/24/14 LF Jerry Sands Wrist 60-day DL (6/22), out for season
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

09/05/14 LF Melky Cabrera Finger out for season
09/04/14 P Chad Jenkins Hand 15-day DL (9/5); out for season
09/03/14 3B Brett Lawrie Back 60-day DL (8/6), out for season
07/09/14 RF Cole Gillespie Oblique 15-day DL (7/7)
04/14/14 2B Maicer Izturis Knee 60-day DL (4/14)

Tony's Pick: Take Toronto

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