In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Athletics prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 1st, at Rogers Field. Let’s take a look at a Toronto Blue Jays vs Athletics pick.
Athletics Fell Just Short
The Athletics gave the Blue Jays everything they could handle on Saturday but they still ended up falling short. The Athletics even scored two runs in the top of the 9th, but still ended up losing 8-7. Tyler Soderstrom had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. Brent Rooker also really impressed, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. The pitching was an issue, though, and Gunnar Hoglund went six innings, giving up 10 hits and eight runs.
The Athletics are averaging 4.22 runs while their pitching is giving up 6.01 runs per game. The offense is ranked 16th while the pitching is ranked 29th. They have a negative run differential that is also ranked 29th in baseball. Getting the start or the A’s will be JP Sears who sits with a 4-5 record and an ERA of 5.18. Against the Astros he went 3.1 innings giving up 10 hits and nine runs.
Blue Jays Are picking up Momentum
The Blue Jays are suddenly picking up momentum and they have won four games in a row. Over the last three games against the A’s they have scored 31 runs total. On Saturday, George Springer had a huge game, hitting two home runs. Addison Bareger also hit a home run and drove in two RBIs.
The Blue Jays are averaging 4.14 runs while their pitching is 4.29 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th, while the pitching is ranked 16th. Getting the start for the Blue Jays in this game will be Kevin Gausman who sits with a 5-4 record and an ERA of 3.68. Against the Rangers in his last start, he went eight innings, giving up five hits and one run. They are going to need him to really dominant in another start here.
Why the Blue Jays Will Beat the A’s
- The Athletics have lost each of their last 10 games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have won each of their last seven games at Rogers Centre against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in five of their last six games at Rogers Centre.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games at Rogers Centre.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home games against AL West opponents.
Blue Jays vs Athletics Prediction
The Blue Jays are going to win this game on the run line. The A’s pitching has been awful heading into this game and they are going to really struggle again here. JP Sears sits with an ERA of 5.18 and the Blue Jays offense has to be excited about facing him. Gausman sits with an ERA of 3.68 and in his last start he went eight innings giving up one run. The A’s offense is going to really struggle here, and it’s going to be the Blue Jays that will get the job done. Back the Blue Jays on the run line.