Boston at Toronto

Streaky Boston has lost seven of their last nine. Pitching has been a weak spot all season ranked 20th in ERA (4.40), 14th in the pen (3.93 ERA), and 15th in bullpen WHIP. Throw in a defense that is 29th in fielding percentage and they're not consistent at keeping the other team from scoring. The Red Sox have lost 11 of the 15 games Kutter Crawford (4.01 ERA) has appeared in and he has a 5.25 ERA versus Toronto. The Red Sox are 16-35 on the road against winning teams, as well as 14-41 on astroturf. Toronto's offense is 12th in runs scored, 10th in on-base percentage, and 10th in slugging, while the pitching is 10th in ERA (3.90) and 11th in the bullpen (3.80). Yusei Kikuchi has a 3.13 ERA at home this season with the Blues Jays 11-5 in his 15 starts. Toronto plays its eighth straight home game here and is 58-38 after getting shut out by a division rival, plus they've won nine of the last 12 against Boston in this park. Play Toronto.