Game Preview: Blue Jays set to take on Red Sox

It is the second meeting between the two clubs. The Blue Jays won the previous contest - back on February 23rd - by a score of 8-7.

Cooper Criswell gets the ball for Boston, while Chris Bassittwill toe the rubber for the Blue Jays. Both starters are looking to build off strong first outings.

In his first start against Detroit on February 28th, Bassitt went 2.2 scoreless innings, striking out four and giving up only one hit. He should be good for between 3-4 innings this time around, depending on his pitch count, which should be about 45.

Criswell performed similarly well in his start versus the Twins. The 28 year old righty threw two scoreless innings while striking out two and giving up only one hit. He should be on a similar pitch count and innings limit to Bassitt.

Although the two teams are division rivals, most Blue Jays hitters have never seen Criswell. Outfielder Anthony Santander is the only Blue Jay to have at bats faced off against the Red Sox starter, having a .167 avg in six at-bats.

Bassitt meanwhile, has made seven career starts against the Blue Jays division rivals, six of them coming as a member of the Blue Jays. His first ever career start against them came while he was still a member of the Oakland A's.

He has 2-2 record against them during the regular season.