The Blue Jays have won six of the nine meetings with the Red Sox this season, but the Red Sox took two of three during their current hot streak on July 26th. The reason for this bet, besides the Red Sox being incredible this season, winning 27 of their last 32 ball games, is that the Blue Jays are pitching Jameson Taillon. The Blue Jays withstood the Astros in his last outing, where he gave up three runs, but in his last start with the Cubs he gave up seven runs to the Pirates. I think the Red Sox hit him hard tonight in Toronto. Sonny Gray is 14-2 this season with a 2.78 ERA. Red Sox to win.
Varland earned the save in Friday's 6-5 win over the Reds, striking out two batters in a scoreless ninth inning.
Soriano did not factor into the decision Friday against the Reds, allowing five runs on eight hits while striking out two across three innings. He did not issue a walk.
Gasper will likely miss the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees after suffering a biceps injury during the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Scherzer could be the starter for the Blue Jays' regular-season finale against the Reds on Sunday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Bateman (hip) is expected to return to the starting lineup Saturday against the Reds, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Cease (shoulder) said Friday that he anticipates having a relatively normal offseason, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The Red Sox recalled Paez from Triple-A Worcester after the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Santander (shoulder) will not be returning to the Blue Jays this season, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The Red Sox optioned Burgos after the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Rafaela remains out of the starting lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
