The Toronto Blue Jays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of ace righthander Roy Halladay in this game. Halladay has a 1-0 record and a 6.43 ERA this season.
Halladay's opponent in this one will be Cliff Lee. The Indians ace lefthander has a 12.60 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Jays listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Blue Jays rallied with six runs in the eighth inning as they defeated the Indians 13-7 on Friday,as +145 underdogs. The 20 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9).
Adam Lind went 3-for-5 at the plate with a two-run homer and four RBIs. Brandon League earned the win in relief for the Blue Jays.
Travis Hafner hit a solo home run and collected three RBIs for the Indians, who were -165 favorites in that game. Rafael Perez gave up five runs in relief to suffer the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Cleveland has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 4-1 SU
Cleveland: 0-4 SU
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Cleveland are 3-7
After playing Cleveland are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Toronto are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 8-2
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Toronto
Cleveland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Cleveland home to Toronto, Sunday, April 12