Embarrassed after being completely shut down by Mark Buehrle yesterday, the Rays will bounce back tonight in Toronto against Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays.
Roy Halladay is a great pitcher. But the Blue Jays aren't a very good team. Tampa Bay is and the Rays have beaten Halladay five times during the past two seasons, their most wins against any pitcher during this span.
Halladay is 0-2 versus the Rays this season with a 3.46 ERA in 13 innings. This may be his final start in a Blue Jays uniform. Constant trade rumors may affect his concentration.
Lefty Mark Buehrle pitched a perfect game against the Rays on Thursday. Tampa Bay would like to atone against the righthanded Halladay. The Rays have won 11 of their last 15 versus righthanders. They also are 5-2 in their last seven outings when facing Halladay.
Rays starter Matt Garza has been dominant against the Jays the past two years, giving up three runs in 45 innings. This includes a 4-1 win a little more than three weeks ago. Garza has a 0.91 ERA in four career starts at Toronto.
The Blue Jays have lot 15 of their past 21 games. They are 1-5 versus Tampa Bay this season. This is a one-unit play for me.
Free Pick: Rays +127