Red Sox lost last game, no problem it happens and they have been playing real well. The key is what Rob talks about often and that is not a streak. The Sox have a terrible problem where they play well for awhile, only to streak to the bottom again.
Not losing two in a row is going to be tough because the Sox have Clay Buchholz is on the mound. Buchholz (4-2, 7.19 ERA) allowed two runs and struck out a season-high six in seven innings Sunday, and that was against the Rays, so on paper there would be reason to think he is improving. I want to caution you here though. The Rays have been playing without some of their best hitters (Longoria, ect) and thus really aren't a great hitting team. If Buchholz pitches well tonight I will feel a lot better. If history has it's say he could have a good chance he is 7-3 with a 2.58 ERA in 11 starts against the Jays in his career (4-0 with a 1.32 ERA in his last five).
Going against Buchholz is Henderson Alvarez Alvarez is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA in his last three starts overall, after posting an 0.82 ERA while winning his previous three outings. He is a good young talent, but one again is a guy who hasn't been playing well and the Sox should be able to take advantage of.
Wish I could pick the Red Sox tonight, but I just don't trust Clay yet, and the Jays are a team that can make things tough for him in a hurry, especially with the long ball.
Jays win 9-7
Player fo the Game: Colby Rasmus
Game starts at 7:07pm
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