September 1st 08:10 MLB Minnesota Toronto Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Minnesota Twins, having successfully broken their losing streak thanks to their pitchers' strong performance, will be relying on Jeb Matthews (1 win, 1 loss, 3.00 ERA) to pursue his second victory of the season. On the 26th, Matthews showed impressive pitching against St. Louis in a home game, allowing 1 run on 4 hits over 5 innings. He has thus far performed better than expected at home. With Matthews on the mound at home, there is a good expectation that he can hold the opponents for 5 innings. Although they won the previous game, the Minnesota lineup managed only 2 runs against Gausman, highlighting their ongoing struggles to score when home runs are absent. Their 4 hits are a concern. The bullpen that pitched 1.1 scoreless innings greatly benefited from the performance of fireman Griffin Jax.
After a poor offensive performance led to their defeat, Toronto Blue Jays will be counting on José Berríos (13 wins, 9 losses, 3.72 ERA) to seek his 14th win of the season. On the 27th, Berríos had a solid outing against Boston, pitching 7.2 innings and allowing 3 runs to secure the win. In August, he showcased a steady performance with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss and a 2.94 ERA. Especially notable is his improved performance on the road—Berríos should be expected to deliver around 6 to 7 innings with about 3 earned runs. After failing to hit López the previous game and suffering a shutout with 7 hits, Toronto's offense is in a state where they could be blamed for their loss due to their lack of extra-base hits. The two critical double plays were significant setbacks, but the bullpen managed to hold their own with 2.1 innings of work.
The previous day's game for both teams surprisingly turned into a pitchers' duel. There is a possibility that this trend may continue. At home, Matthews may provide another performance like Tobias Meyer, while Berríos has shown to be effective on the road. However, Toronto's bullpen is more stable, which could determine the outcome of the game. With a pitching advantage, the Minnesota Twins are closer to victory.
Predicted score: 4-3, Minnesota win
Handicap: Toronto win
Over/Under: Under