Red Sox vs Blue Jays: Tonight's Lineup - Game Preview
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The Boston Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the first matchup of a three game set at Rogers Centre. Red Sox ace Garret Crochet is on the hill versus Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis. First pitch is at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet, NESN and MLBN. Listen on Sportsnet 590, Sportsnet App and WEEI 93.7 Radio.
Riding a modest two-game winning streak, the Red Rox have won six of their last 10 games.
It has been a different story for the Blue Jays recently, as they have lost seven of their last 10.
OF Daulton Varsho reinstated from the 10-day IL and will be active for tonight's game
RHP Casey Lawrence has reported to the team and will be active for tonight's game
RHP Paxton Schultz and INF Will Wagner optioned to Triple-A
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Lineup
1. SS Bo Bichette
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
3. DH Anthony Santander
4. RF George Springer
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6.. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 3B Ernie Clement
8. 2B Andrés Giménez
9. LF Myles Straw
SP Bowden Francis
2. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr
3. DH Anthony Santander
4. RF George Springer
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6.. CF Daulton Varsho
7. 3B Ernie Clement
8. 2B Andrés Giménez
9. LF Myles Straw
SP Bowden Francis
Francis (2-3) took the loss in his last outing against the Astros, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over 4.2 innings.
All three of the runs Francis yielded came in the third inning, highlighted by a solo homer by Christian Walker, but he managed to limit the damage after getting out of a bases-loaded jam.
He registered 17 first-pitch strikes but only six whiffs on 79 pitches, and his two punchouts are his lowest through five starts.
Francis has a 3.58 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB across 27.2 innings this season.
Crochet (2-2) took the loss in his last outing against the Mariners, allowing four runs on five hits and five walks over five innings. He struck out nine.
The Mariners got to Crochet early Thursday, scoring twice in each of the first two innings.
It's the left-hander's first subpar outing with the Red Sox -- Crochet hadn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his previous four starts.
His ERA still sits at an impressive 1.95 with a 1.05 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB across 37 innings this season.
Red Sox and Blue Jays Injuries
Red Sox: Connor Wong: 10 Day IL (Hand), Masataka Yoshida: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Kutter Martin Crawford: 15 Day IL (Knee), Richard Fitts: 15 Day IL (Pectoral), Lucas Giolito: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Patrick Sandoval: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Zach Penrod: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Murphy: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Blue Jays: Erik Swanson: 15 Day IL (Hand), Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Lat), Nick Sandlin: 15 Day IL (Back), Ryan Matthew Burr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Alek Manoah: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
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