The New York Yankees(6-1) tangle with the Toronto Blue Jays(3-4) in game one of an AL East showdown.
The Yankees are coming off a 6-5 series-clinching win over Arizona on Wednesday. Carlos Rodon lasted 5.1 innings, allowing seven hits and two earned runs while striking out three batters. Aaron Judge was 2 for 4, hitting a home run and driving in three runs. Alex Verudgo was 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the victory.
On Wednesday, Toronto was shut out by the Astros 8-0. Chris Bassitt pitched 4.1 innings, giving up nine hits and four earned runs while striking out eight batters. Daulton Varsho was the only player for the Blue Jays to get a hit as Houston shut them down.
Can the Yankees continue their winning ways, or will the Blue Jays find a way to get a much-needed win?
Yankees vs. Blue Jays Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Toronto Blue Jays |
+1.5 -155 |
O8.5 -112 |
+136 |
| New York Yankees |
-1.5 +130 |
U8.5 -108 |
-162 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game Details
- Fixture: Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees
- Date and Time: April 5, 2024, @ 1:05 pm EST
- Location: Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York
- Weather: Sunny and 46 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| New York Yankees | vs. | Toronto Blue Jays |
| 6-1 | Record | 3-4 |
| 4.57 | Runs/G | 3.14 |
| .238 | BA | .176 |
| .693 | OPS | .579 |
| 7 | HR | 7 |
| 1 | SB | 1 |
| 2.53 | ERA | 5.34 |
| 1.31 | WHIP | 1.51 |
| 7.3 | K/G | 7.5 |
| 1 | Quality Starts | 2 |
| 7 | Errors | 6 |
Key Stats
New York Yankees
Marcus Stroman will take the bump for the Yankees in today’s game. Stroman has started the season 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and struck out four batters. Anthony Volpe leads the team with a .400 batting average and an OBP of .500. Juan Soto has amassed ten hits, while Oswaldo Cabrera has smashed two home runs and drove in seven RBIs.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will send Yusei Kikuchi to the mound for today’s game. Kikuchi has started the season 0-1 with a 6.23 ERA and four strikeouts. Justin Turner leads the team with a .318 batting average, four RBIs, an OBP of .423, and seven hits. George Springer has smacked a team-high two home runs.
Game Prediction
Toronto has struggled this season, while the Yankees have opened the season red-hot. The Blue Jays offense has been stagnant, and with Stroman pitching, that will likely continue. Kikuchi is off to a bad start, and this Yankees lineup should be able to put together a good day at the plate. Follow the numbers in this one and roll with New York to pick up another win in the Bronx.
Final Pick
New York Yankees (-162)
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