MLB Game Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (44-38) vs. Boston Red Sox (41-43)

First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET, with coverage on Sportsnet, NESN, and MLB.tv.

Matchup	Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
Date & Time	Sunday, June 29 – 1:35 p.m. ET
Venue	Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Broadcast	Sportsnet, NESN, MLB.tv

This is the final game of a three-game AL East series. The Blue Jays lead the season series 6–3 and are looking to rebound after a 15–1 blowout loss on Saturday.

Team Form & Trends

Toronto Blue Jays (44–38, 3rd in AL East)

• Recent Form: 3–2 in last 5 games
• Offensive Leaders:
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .280 AVG, 11 HR, 40 RBI, .386 OBP
  • Bo Bichette: .274 AVG, 11 HR, 49 RBI – .427 SLG in 374 plate appearances
  • George Springer: 15 doubles, 11 HR – key veteran presence
• Team Trends:

• 6–4 in last 10 games
• 2nd in AL in team OBP (.328)

Boston Red Sox (41–43, 4th in AL East)

• Recent Form: Snapped 6-game losing streak with Saturday’s win
• Offensive Leaders:
  • Ceddanne Rafaela: .253 AVG, 9 HR, 32 RBI, 11 SB
  • Wilyer Abreu: 3-run HR and 4 RBI in Saturday’s win
  • Connor Wong: .287 AVG, 7 HR – emerging as a reliable bat
• Team Trends:

• 3–7 in last 10 games
• 22–18 at home

Probable Starting Pitchers

Toronto Blue Jays: Walker Buehler (RHP)

• Record: 5–5 ERA: 6.29 WHIP: 1.57
• Last Start: 5 ER in 4.2 IP vs Yankees
• Trend: Allowed 5+ ER in 4 of last 5 starts; Jays are 2–4 in his last 6 outings

Boston Red Sox: Eric Lauer (LHP)

• Record: 4–1 ERA: 2.21 WHIP: 1.01
• Last Start: 6.0 IP, 1 ER vs Rays
• Trend: 3.1 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 40.2 IP; Red Sox are 4–1 in his starts

Key Matchups to Watch

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. vs Lauer: Guerrero’s .443 SLG and 13.2% walk rate make him a threat even against lefties
• Rafaela & Abreu vs Buehler: Both Red Sox hitters are heating up and could capitalize on Buehler’s recent struggles
• Bullpen Battle: Toronto’s bullpen ERA (3.71) ranks top 10; Boston’s pen has been inconsistent in late innings

Head-to-Head & Betting Insights

• Blue Jays lead season series 6–3
• Toronto is 28–18 when favored by -110 or more
• Boston is 15–21 as underdogs of +105 or worse
• Over is 6–4 in last 10 matchups between these teams