July 1, 02:37 MLB Toronto : New York Yankees
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Toronto vs New York Yankees Game Prediction
◈ Toronto
Kevin Gausman (6 wins, 6 losses, 4.26 ERA) is aiming for his 7th win of the season. Gausman won his start on the 26th against Boston, pitching 6 innings and allowing 4 runs, but he struggled with his performance against Boston. He pitched well in a home game against the Yankees on April 18, allowing 1 run in 5 innings, and has been strong in day games this year with a 3-2 record and a 2.72 ERA. In the previous game, the Toronto lineup, including a two-run homer by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., scored 9 runs, showcasing their frightening power in this series. However, Jose Cuas' pitching, allowing a two-run homer in the top of the 9th inning, remains a concern.
◈ New York Yankees
Gerrit Cole (1 loss, 9.00 ERA) is retrying for his first win of the season. Cole was defeated on the 26th in a game against the Mets, allowing 6 runs in 4 innings, marking his second consecutive poor performance. Although he showed excellent form against Toronto last year, he allowed 4 home runs in his previous game, indicating potential issues in this matchup as well. The Yankees' lineup, which scored only 3 runs in the previous game, was stifled by Basset and failed to maintain their momentum. Phil Bickford's performance allowing 5 runs in 0.2 innings caused significant damage to the team.
◈ Commentary
The Yankees' lineup has struggled to tackle Toronto's right-handed starting pitchers in this series. If they were stumped by Basset, it is likely they will have trouble against Gausman as well. While Cole's performance is crucial, his current form is inconsistent compared to his best. With the advantage in starting pitching, the Toronto Blue Jays are closer to a victory.
◈ Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Toronto Win
[[Handicap]]: +1.5 Toronto Win
[[U/O]]: Over 8.5