The Texas Rangers, who had the best record in the American League this season, are suddenly a facing elimination in the American League Divisional Series. The Texas pitching staff has failed them in the first two games at home against the Toronto Blue Jays, and now they have their backs against the wall, having to sweep the remaining three games to stay alive. Ironically, Texas got off to a 2-0 series lead last year against Toronto, then dropped the next three games, so at least they know it’s possible. Game time at the Rogers Centre in Toronto is 7:35 PM ET, andBetAnySports customers can continue to place wagers on the game even after the opening pitch, as they take advantage of all that is available through the magic of Live Betting Ultra.
Texas will pin their hopes on Colby Lewis, who was one of the guys who went down with injuries in the Texas rotation this season – something this team had to overcome en route to the AL West title. Thus far, even though they had two ace-level starters going in the first two games in Cole Hamels and Yu Darvish, the Rangers gave up six home runs to six different Toronto batters and their usually potent offense had only had two hits in 18 at-bats with runners in scoring position in Game 2.
The Blue Jays, as we know, have a very powerful lineup, and thus far Troy Tulowitzki has stood out as a star. The shortstop has a home or and five RBIs over the first two games.Jose Bautista had identical numbers. And this illustrates how strong the Jays are throughout the lineup.
In the baseball playoff odds that have been posted on this contest by the people at BetAnySports, Toronto is a big favorite:
Toronto Blue Jays (Sanchez – R) -195
Texas Rangers (Lewis – R) +183
Under 9 Runs -120
Over 9 Runs +100
Blue Jays -1.5 runs +100
Rangers +1.5 runs -120
Lewis (6-5, 3.71 ERA) has been a pretty good playoff pitcher, with a 2.38 earned run average in nine appearances, but he is winless in his last five starts, and in is last four, he’s had a 6.38 ERA. His opponent is Aaron Sanchez, whose 15-2 record and 3.00 ERA make him a candidate for the American League Cy Young Award. Sanchez led the league in earned run average, and in his last three starts he has allowed only three runs over 19 innings.
You could probably guess the Toronto bullpen might be a little thin for this one, because Francisco Liriano, who got hit with a line drive in Game 2, is out of action, and Roberto Osuna had to go a little further than he is used to on Friday, getting five outs, so it might help if Sanchez can go some innings. Against Texas this season, Sanchez has allowed nine runs and 20 base runners in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Lewis has a 5.81 ERA in Toronto over the course of his career.
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