The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park. The Blue Jays come in with a 35-38 record and stand 3rd in the AL East. They have won 1 game in a row and are 5-5 in their last ten games. The Red Sox hold a 29-41 record, placing them 5th in the AL East.
They are on a 2-game losing streak and are 3-7 in their last ten games. This game is set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:45 PM and will be aired on SN1.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays recently played well against the Boston Red Sox. They won 6-1 with three home runs. George Springer and Andrés Giménez were top performers, both hitting home runs.
In their game against the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays fell 8-3. Despite the loss, Davis Schneider and Nathan Lukes each had strong showings. Schneider hit a home run and Lukes added a double.
Pitching has been a concern for the Blue Jays, with Max Scherzer holding a 10.23 ERA. The team ranks 15th in earned run average in the league. They look to improve as they face Boston again with Scherzer on the mound.
Boston Red Sox Team Preview
The Boston Red Sox have had a mix of outcomes in their recent games. They won against the Texas Rangers on June 13th, with a score of 6-3. Ranger Suarez pitched well, giving up 2 earned runs and no home runs over 5 innings.
In their most recent game on June 16th, they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 6-1. Payton Tolle started the game and allowed 3 earned runs over 5 innings, including 2 home runs. Jarren Duran managed to hit a home run, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Overall, the Red Sox rank 9th in batting average for the season, with a .246 average. They are 5th in doubles with 123, showing strength in getting extra-base hits. However, they struggle with hitting home runs, ranking 21st with only 59 home runs this season.
Betting Prediction
The total for this game is set at 9.5 runs. The Blue Jays and Red Sox have both shown average hitting stats this season. The teams rank in the middle of the league for batting averages and on-base percentages.
The Blue Jays have a batting average of .249, placing them 7th in the league. The Red Sox are close behind with a .246 average, ranking 9th. This suggests that both teams have similar offensive capabilities.
On the pitching side, the Blue Jays have a slightly higher ERA of 4.08 compared to the Red Sox’s 3.93. Both teams have given up a comparable number of home runs this season. These factors indicate a potential for a game with limited scoring opportunities.
- Pick: Total Under 9.5 (-117)
