The Boston Red Sox (79-78) have an away game against the Toronto Blue Jays (73-84), who are coming off a four-game losing streak. Tuesday’s matchup begins at 7:07 p.m. ET.
This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Blue Jays will send Bowden Francis (8-5) to the mound, while Brayan Bello (14-8) will answer the bell for the Red Sox.
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:07 p.m. ET
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
How to Watch on TV: NESN
Probable Pitchers: Bowden Francis (Blue Jays) – 8-5, 3.47 ERA vs Brayan Bello (Red Sox) – 14-8, 4.49 ERA
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Odds
Blue Jays to win: -127
Red Sox to win: +108
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
Total: 8 runs
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Pitcher Performance
Francis |
|
Bello |
12 |
GS |
29 |
8-5 |
W-L |
14-8 |
3.47 |
ERA |
4.49 |
98.2 |
IP |
158.1 |
21 |
BB |
62 |
88 |
SO |
149 |
Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitcher: Bowden Francis
Francis makes the start for the Blue Jays, his 13th of the season. He is 8-5 with a 3.47 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 98 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Thursday against the Texas Rangers, the righty threw six innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering five hits.
The 28-year-old has amassed a 3.47 ERA and 8 strikeouts per nine innings in 26 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .197 to his opponents.
Francis is looking to record his eighth quality start in a row in this matchup.
Francis will try to prolong a nine-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 3.8 frames per appearance).
He has made 12 appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
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Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Brayan Bello
Bello (14-8) will take to the mound for the Red Sox and make his 30th start of the season.
The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
The 25-year-old has pitched in 29 games this season with an ERA of 4.49 and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .255.
In 29 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 10 of them.
Bello will look to pitch five or more innings for the ninth start in a row.
He has two appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 29 chances this season.
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