Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics 7/5/2014 Free MLB Picks & Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 7/4/2014
Saturday, July 5, 2014, 10:05 PM on RSN, CSCA
O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California
Toronto Blue Jays - Buehrle, M (10-5) vs. Oakland Athletics - Kazmir, S (9-3)
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Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle will attempt to win his first game since June 1 on Saturday night when he takes on Comeback Player of the Year candidate Scott Kazmir and the Oakland Athletics.
On Monday, Mark Buehrle pitched well enough to get the win against the Chicago White Sox, but he ended up losing after getting no run support from his offense. He pitched eight strong innings in that game and gave up just two runs on six hits while walking two batters and striking out five. Buehrle is now 10-5 on the year with an excellent 2.50 ERA and he has given up just eight home runs in 115.1 innings of work.
Veteran outfielder Coco Crisp has 16 hits in 55 at-bats against Buehrle in his career with two doubles, three home runs and six RBI. Alberto Callaspo is just 3-for-23 against him, but he hasn't been struck out by the left-hander yet.
Scott Kazmir only gave up one run to the Detroit Tigers in 5.1 innings of work on Monday, but he had to settle for the no decision. He gave up four hits in that game and walked three batters while striking out seven. Kazmir now has a 9-3 record on the season and he has only given up 83 hits in 103.1 innings.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
Toronto Blue Jays are 42-42-2 against the Over/Under
Run Differential for Toronto Blue Jays is 0.4
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Oakland Athletics are 42-37-5 against the Over/Under
Run differential for Oakland Athletics is 1.5
Injuries to Watch
Toronto Blue Jays
06/23/14 3B Brett Lawrie Finger 15-day DL (6/22)
06/19/14 P Brett Cecil Groin 15-day DL (6/19)
05/04/14 P Brandon Morrow Hand 60-day DL (5/3)
04/14/14 2B Maicer Izturis Knee 60-day DL (4/14)
Oakland Athletics
06/29/14 RF Josh Reddick Knee 15-day DL (6/26)
06/24/14 1B Kyle Blanks Calf 15-day DL (6/23)
06/17/14 P Drew Pomeranz Hand 15-day DL (6/16)
04/04/14 SS Jake Elmore Quad 60-day DL (3/28)
03/30/14 P A.J. Griffin Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Fernando Rodriguez Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Eric O'Flaherty Elbow 60-day DL (2/17)
03/28/14 P Jarrod Parker Elbow 60-day DL (3/20), out for season
Guy's Pick: Take Oakland
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