Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions August 26th 2024

Danny Jansen Set to Make History as Blue Jays and Red Sox Clash in Doubleheader

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Monday’s doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox with a lot of force, expecting to broaden their four-game series of wins. The day vows to be significant, as the groups will initially finish a game that was suspended by downpour back on June 26, preceding playing the consistently planned challenge at night. Toronto, new off a four-game compass of the Los Angeles Heavenly messengers, is hoping to keep the great times rolling and cement its situation in the playoff race.

The Blue Jays’ recent success has been fueled by strong performances from their lineup, particularly from young players like Addison Barger and Alejandro Kirk. Both players homered in Sunday’s 8-2 victory over the Angels, with Barger continuing his hot streak at the plate. His confidence is evident as he shared with Sportsnet:

“Pretty confident (in the batter’s box). I’ve been putting in a lot of work and it’s working out pretty well.”

Sunday’s victory marked the fourth time this season that the Blue Jays have swept an opponent, a feat that manager John Schneider doesn’t take lightly:

“Not easy to sweep anyone at any time of the year. It’s a good feeling for the young guys — for everyone really. It’s nice to get out and play good baseball.”

With their recent sweep behind them, the Blue Jays are now focused on making a strong push against the Red Sox, starting with Monday’s doubleheader.

Danny Jansen Poised to Make MLB History

Monday’s doubleheader could see a unique piece of baseball history if Danny Jansen takes the field. Jansen, who was traded from Toronto to Boston on July 27, was actually at the plate for the Blue Jays when the June 26 game was suspended. If he plays for the Red Sox in that same game, Jansen would become the first player in MLB history to play for both teams in the same game.

Jansen, however, is focused on the task at hand rather than the potential record:

“I’m just going to put my head down and play. It’s definitely a cool thing. But at the end of the day, I want to win a ball game and do everything I can to prepare for it.”

Jansen’s presence in the lineup adds an intriguing twist to the day’s events, as he looks to contribute to Boston’s efforts to bounce back after a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Red Sox Seek to Rebound After Disappointing Series

The Red Sox have struggled since the All-Star break, and their woes continued over the weekend with a three-game sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Boston managed just a .211 batting average in the series and now faces the challenge of turning things around against a surging Blue Jays team.

Boston’s post-All-Star break record now stands at 14-20, and they’ve been outscored by 31 runs in that span. Their home record during this stretch is a dismal 5-10, contributing to an overall 29-35 mark at Fenway Park this season. Despite these struggles, Red Sox manager Alex Cora remains optimistic about the upcoming series against Toronto:

“We lost three games. We got to turn the page just like we’ve been doing all season and be ready for (Monday).”

Cora knows that his team will need to put the Arizona series behind them quickly if they hope to compete with the Blue Jays in what promises to be a pivotal five-game stretch.

Pitching Matchup: Berrios vs. Pivetta

The second round of Monday’s doubleheader will include a pitching matchup between Toronto’s Jose Berrios and Boston’s Scratch Pivetta. Berrios, who has had a strong season with a 12-9 record and a 3.79 Period, will be hoping to develop his vocation numbers against Boston. He’s 3-6 with a 3.98 Period in 14 profession begins against the Red Sox, and Toronto will depend on him to proceed with areas of strength for him.

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Pivetta, then again, has had blended results against the Blue Jays all through his profession. With a 3-4 record and a 5.23 Period in 16 profession appearances (14 beginnings) against Toronto, Pivetta has battled to hold the Blue Jays’ strong setup in line, having surrendered 18 homers in 86 innings against them. Boston will require areas of strength for a from Pivetta to allow them an opportunity to procure a split in the doubleheader.

Looking Ahead

As the Blue Jays and Red Sox plan to go head to head in Monday’s doubleheader, a lot is on the line for the two groups. Toronto is hoping to expand on their new achievement and reinforce their playoff position, while Boston is frantic to invert their post-Top pick break fortunes. With Danny Jansen possibly leaving a mark on the world, solid pitching matchups, and the continuous fight for playoff detects, Monday’s games vow to be brimming with interest and energy.