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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Toronto Blue Jays's Kevin Gausman (4-9, 4.51 ERA) against Boston Red Sox's Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.15 ERA).
Boston Red Sox's Ranger Suarez posts an solid 3.15 ERA this season, while Kevin Gausman has been shaky at 4.51. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Kevin Gausman — FIP 3.67, K% 23.8%, 115.7 IP / Ranger Suarez — FIP 2.61, K% 25.8%, 91.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Toronto Blue Jays 48-57 (.457), Boston Red Sox 53-50 (.515).
Boston Red Sox holds the edge in the season standings, though Toronto Blue Jays can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: Toronto Blue Jays -57, Boston Red Sox +41. Both clubs are evenly matched in run production.
Recent form: Toronto Blue Jays on a 1-game win streak, Boston Red Sox on a 1-game losing streak.
Based on starting pitching, Boston Red Sox holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Toronto Blue Jays bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Adam Macko 4.87 ERA, 22K in 20.1IP, Braydon Fisher (Setup) 3.83 ERA, 52K in 51.2IP, Brendon Little 17.61 ERA, 9K in 7.2IP.
Boston Red Sox bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Alec Gamboa 2.08 ERA, 12K in 13.0IP, Aroldis Chapman (Closer) 1.87 ERA, 42K in 33.2IP, Brayan Bello 5.60 ERA, 54K in 70.2IP.