PREMIUM
Toronto -1.5 (10*)
(MLB) Cleveland vs. Toronto,
Point Spread: -1.50 | 102.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -1.50 | 102.00 Toronto (Home)
Result: Win
The Jays lost the series opener versus Cleveland by a score of 4-2 yesterday, but after winning 24 of their last 30 overall, you have to like their chances of bouncing back at home tonight. The Indians have won seven of their last eight, but tonight's pitching match-up appears to favor the Jays. Here are my keys to the game: 1. Pitching - The Jays hand the ball to Marco Estrada, who has been red hot in the second half. The right-hander gave up just one run on four hits, striking out six over six innings in a loss at Texas his last time out. He's an impressive 5-2 with a 2.86 in eight starts since the All Star break. The Tribe will counter with 24 year old rookie Cody Anderson, who is 0-2 with 9.00 ERA in his last five starts. 2. Edwin Encarnacion - Toronto's designated hitter extended his hitting streak to 26 games last night (the longest in the majors this season), and he's hitting .412 during that span. He's 8-for-14 with four home runs and 11 RBIs on this current home stand. 3. X-Factor - Estrada is 4-2 with a 2.02 ERA in his last six starts at Rogers Center. Selection: This is play on the Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (10*)