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MLB : ATS Matchup
Saturday 5/30/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
TORONTO  SANCHEZ )
 
MINNESOTA  GIBSON )
-1.5  +135

+1.5  -155
-110

+100

8.5un
 
2
Final
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TORONTO (23 - 27) at MINNESOTA (28 - 19)
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Saturday, 5/30/2015 2:10 PM
AARON SANCHEZ (R) vs. KYLE GIBSON (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
915TORONTO+115Ov 8.5,-120-110Ov 8.5,+100
916MINNESOTA-125Un 8.5,+100+100Un 8.5,-120
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
TORONTO - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games23-27-5.825-235.20.2590.3240.4350.7594.70.2540.3190.4240.744
Road Games9-15-4.815-85.10.2420.3030.3970.7005.50.2780.3440.4750.819
vs Right-handed Starters15-22-8.118-175.10.2500.3200.4190.7394.60.2510.3190.4130.732
Past 7 Games4-3+0.43-45.40.2730.3350.4960.8303.90.2440.2770.3610.638
Grass Games9-12-1.714-65.50.2510.3160.4110.7275.20.2690.3370.4630.801
Day Games8-7+0.67-76.00.2830.3570.4500.8074.60.2640.3240.4340.758
TORONTO - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games5.20.2590.3245016774341066590.4352461633762630846274120
Road Games5.10.2420.30324814197483240.39711071211121392013186
Righty Starters5.10.2500.320371241310783420.4191731292852124230223219
TORONTO - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.871.208144686212417501466-96842.9%
Road Games4.981.29668.74138601029723-63537.5%

MINNESOTA - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games28-19+14.924-204.60.2560.3060.3860.6924.20.2720.3170.4200.737
Home Games17-7+12.113-95.40.2870.3310.4340.7654.00.2680.3080.3970.705
vs Right-handed Starters13-13+2.410-143.40.2400.2880.3490.6374.50.2800.3230.4360.759
Past 7 Games5-2+4.23-34.70.2470.2790.3950.6742.90.2300.2560.3390.595
Grass Games28-19+14.924-204.60.2560.3060.3860.6924.20.2720.3170.4200.737
Day Games13-11+3.615-74.70.2630.3150.3970.7125.40.2930.3360.4680.804
MINNESOTA - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.60.2560.306471594408799370.3862031143621828246254327
Home Games5.40.2870.33124797229423230.4341255216391392712259
Righty Starters3.40.2400.28826847203393160.34984572181415225102113
MINNESOTA - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.961.312143.367631471641936-619386.4%
Home Games3.541.19276.3333073918543-211191.7%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
TORONTO - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/16/2015ESTRADA(R)@ HOUSTONFELDMAN(R)5-6L1059 unO660861
5/17/2015BUEHRLE(L)@ HOUSTONMCHUGH(R)2-4L1308.5 unU880641
5/18/2015REDMOND(R)LA ANGELSWILSON(L)10-6W-1109.5 evO171001270
5/19/2015SANCHEZ(R)LA ANGELSSANTIAGO(L)2-3L-1209.5 ovU450661
5/20/2015HUTCHISON(R)LA ANGELSWEAVER(R)3-4L-1259 unU541880
5/21/2015DICKEY(R)LA ANGELSSHOEMAKER(R)8-4W+1008.5 ovO1060521
5/22/2015ESTRADA(R)SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R)3-4L+1408 evU740650
5/23/2015BUEHRLE(L)SEATTLEPAXTON(L)2-3L-1408.5 unU440660
5/24/2015SANCHEZ(R)SEATTLEWALKER(R)8-2W-1059 ovO1080850
5/25/2015HUTCHISON(R)CHI WHITE SOXNOESI(R)6-0W-1558.5 evU740420
5/26/2015DICKEY(R)CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)10-9W-1559 ovO13421491
5/27/2015ESTRADA(R)CHI WHITE SOXSAMARDZIJA(R)3-5L-1259 unU131211490
5/29/2015BUEHRLE(L)@ MINNESOTAMAY(R)6-4W1058.5 evO1151610
5/30/2015SANCHEZ(R)@ MINNESOTAGIBSON(R) 
5/31/2015HUTCHISON(R)@ MINNESOTANOLASCO(R) 
6/1/2015DICKEY(R)@ WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R) 
6/2/2015ESTRADA(R)@ WASHINGTONSCHERZER(R) 
6/3/2015BUEHRLE(L)@ WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R) 
6/5/2015 HOUSTON  
6/6/2015 HOUSTON  

MINNESOTA - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/16/2015MAY(R)TAMPA BAYCOLOME(R)6-4W+1008.5 unO1180952
5/17/2015GIBSON(R)TAMPA BAYARCHER(R)3-11L+1158 evO63119120
5/19/2015NOLASCO(R)@ PITTSBURGHLIRIANO(L)8-5W1507.5 unO83113100
5/20/2015PELFREY(R)@ PITTSBURGHLOCKE(L)4-3W1307.5 evU10901090
5/22/2015HUGHES(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSAMARDZIJA(R)2-3L1207.5 ovU320980
5/23/2015MAY(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSALE(L)4-3W1557.5 unU640751
5/24/2015GIBSON(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXQUINTANA(L)8-1W1308 evO940431
5/25/2015NOLASCO(R)BOSTONKELLY(R)7-2W+1059 unP1690850
5/26/2015PELFREY(R)BOSTONBUCHHOLZ(R)2-1W+1308.5 evU760761
5/27/2015HUGHES(R)BOSTONPORCELLO(R)6-4W+1109 unO810740
5/29/2015MAY(R)TORONTOBUEHRLE(L)4-6L-1158.5 evO6101151
5/30/2015GIBSON(R)TORONTOSANCHEZ(R) 
5/31/2015NOLASCO(R)TORONTOHUTCHISON(R) 
6/1/2015PELFREY(R)@ BOSTONBUCHHOLZ(R) 
6/2/2015HUGHES(R)@ BOSTONPORCELLO(R) 
6/3/2015MAY(R)@ BOSTONWRIGHT(R) 
6/4/2015GIBSON(R)@ BOSTONMILEY(L) 
6/5/2015 MILWAUKEE  
6/6/2015 MILWAUKEE  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
TORONTO: TORONTO (AP) - The upcoming season for the Toronto Blue Jays seems destined to be defined by the one young pitcher who'll miss it and the two even younger guys who'll try to replace him.
Toronto's plans for ending baseball's longest active playoff drought took a serious hit when Marcus Stroman suffered a season-ending knee injury in spring training.
The second-year right-hander tore a ligament when his knee buckled as he backed off a bunt during a pregame fielding drill. He's out for the year after undergoing surgery.
''It's tough,'' Stroman said. ''I just feel like I let my team down. I've worked harder than I ever had this offseason.''
The injury changed Toronto's thinking about 22-year-old right-hander Aaron Sanchez, who might have been closing games rather than starting them if Stroman was still healthy, and 21-year-old lefty Daniel Norris, the van-dwelling surfer dude.
The two pitchers now look likely to get their shot in Toronto's rotation, slotting in behind 200-inning workhorses R.A Dickey and Mark Buehrle, and 24-year-old right-hander Drew Hutchison.
How successful they are could well determine what happens to the Blue Jays, out of the postseason since winning their second straight World Series in 1993 and the only team that hasn't reached the playoffs this century.
''We may have to rely on a young guy who may not be proven,'' manager John Gibbons said. ''Stro was a baby, too, but a special guy.''
Sanchez has already shown signs that he could also be special. He excelled out of the bullpen in 24 games last season, posting three saves and a 1.09 ERA in 33 innings, striking out 27 while walking nine and holding opponents to a .128 average.
With the increased demands of a starting role lying ahead, the hard-throwing Sanchez has spent this spring refining his slider.
''With the way he throws, it could turn into a big strikeout pitch for him,'' Gibbons said.
The Blue Jays are also high on Norris, currently better known for spending his winters searching for prime surfing spots while living out of a 1978 Volkswagen camper van nicknamed ''Shaggy.''
''He's a different bird,'' Gibbons said. ''Anytime you live in a van, I wouldn't say that's normal.''
Norris had an abnormal 2014 season, rising from Class A to the majors after going 12-2 with a 2.53 ERA at three minor league stops. He underwent elbow surgery last October to remove bone spurs, and expects to be better this year than the pitcher who made five appearances for the Blue Jays in September.
''He's a student of the game,'' Gibbons said. ''He's a very smart kid and he's grounded. He's got the most important thing: He's got a great arm.''
After Jose Reyes and the Blue Jays went 83-79, here's what else to watch as they try to move up:
MIGHTY MIGUEL: Sanchez and Norris aren't the only impressive young arms expected to break camp with the Blue Jays. Right-hander Miguel Castro, 20, didn't allow a run in his first five spring appearances, striking out eight and walking none while allowing three hits over nine innings. A hard thrower who stands an imposing 6-foot-5, Castro has put himself in position to jump from Class A, where he went 8-3 with a 2.68 ERA last season, all the way to the majors. ''He looks like a seasoned vet out there, under control, very relaxed,'' Gibbons said.
NEW GUYS, NEW FOCUS: Toronto strengthened its lineup over the winter by signing free agent catcher Russell Martin to a five-year, $82 million contract and acquiring All-Star third baseman Josh Donaldson from Oakland. Slugger Jose Bautista has praised the newcomers for making a difference in the clubhouse with their winning pedigree and intense focus. ''We need something along those lines here every now and then,'' Bautista said. ''It's good to have guys to whom winning matters.''
BLOCKING THE PLATE: Adding Martin gave the Blue Jays a logjam at catcher, where incumbent Dioner Navarro is signed through 2015 and Josh Thole is Dickey's knuckleball specialist. Martin has worked hard this spring to prove he can handle Dickey's floater, which could mean Thole is ticketed for Triple-A. Or, Toronto may yet trade the switch-hitting Navarro to open room at DH for Edwin Encarnacion, who has been slowed this spring by a balky back and may not be able to handle regular duty at first base.
MINNESOTA: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Paul Molitor was hired as Minnesota's new manager, bringing Hall of Fame membership and renowned intelligence and intuition to a team seeking a fresh start.
The Twins brought back one of their most popular players ever, Torii Hunter, to help solidify an unsettled outfield, mentor a fledgling team and hit a few home runs. They have collected plenty of promising young hitters, either slated for the opening day lineup or waiting in the minor league wings.
None of that will matter much if the starting pitching continues to wobble the way it has the last four seasons.
Phil Hughes had by most measures a career year, his first away from the New York Yankees, but his ability to match that is low on the list of 2015 goals. Ricky Nolasco needs to rebound from a terrible first season with the Twins. Ervin Santana must show he's worth that $55 million, four-year contract. Kyle Gibson has to reduce the times (five of 31 starts in 2014) he goes three innings or less and gives up six runs or more. The fifth spot winner, Trevor May, Tommy Milone or Mike Pelfrey, needs to keep it.
''We'd put up a couple good starts and somebody would get hurt or we'd take a step backward,'' said Hughes, whose 2014 season has been one of the few true success stories of the rotation since it unraveled in 2011. ''Every good team I've been on, it seems like the rotation gets on a roll.''
New pitching coach Neil Allen will have more impact on the staff than Molitor, but after 13 years under manager Ron Gardenhire the clubhouse has been naturally buzzing with excitement about the new boss.
''He's one of the smartest baseball people I've ever been around,'' first baseman Joe Mauer said.
As for Hunter? His presence was desired for more energy and stronger camaraderie.
''If there's no tension between players and you're comfortable with everyone, you're going to play better,'' closer Glen Perkins said. ''So that's chemistry, I guess. I think we've held it together as much as we can, as much as we've struggled.''
Here are some key angles to know about the Twins in 2015:
MAUER IMPROVEMENT
Mauer, soon to turn 32, will make $23 million each of the next four years. Injuries have limited him to an average of 116 games from 2011-14. His batting average hit a career-low .277 last season, and he had a career-most 96 strikeouts despite time lost to an oblique muscle injury.
The Twins haven't lost faith in their franchise player, the homegrown guy who was the first overall draft pick in 2001. Playing for Molitor, whom he grew up admiring as an alumnus of the same St. Paul high school, ought to help.
''He's healthy. I think he's anxious to prove that last year was just an aberration,'' general manager Terry Ryan said.
LINEUP FLEXIBILITY
Molitor has been touting his options at the top and in the middle of the order, with a team that quietly scored the third-most runs in the majors after the All-Star break last year and added an accomplished hitter in Hunter.
One decision is whether to bat Mauer third, where he was most of his career until Gardenhire began to bat him second often over the last two seasons.
With Hunter, Kennys Vargas, Trevor Plouffe and Oswaldo Arcia, Molitor has power to play with in the heart of the order. The downsides are Arcia's inconsistency, leadoff man Danny Santana being the only player with a 2014 average above .290 and an unsettled situation in center field.
''It's a small sample, our track record from last year, but it's something you can use as a foundation to see potentially how your offense can work. We're going to have depth, I think, all the way down to the bottom,'' Molitor said.
BULLPEN SHUFFLE
The Twins could return as few as three relievers to their roles from last season: Perkins, Casey Fien and Brian Duensing. Blaine Boyer and Tim Stauffer, from San Diego, were signed. At least one of the losers in the fifth starter competition was headed for the seven-man bullpen. Rule 5 draft pick J.R. Graham, who must be returned to Atlanta if he's not on the 25-man roster, has been pushing for a spot, too.
Reliever use will be one area in which Molitor's strategy could differ from that of Gardenhire.
''I want to get them out of a one-inning mentality. Not that they all have it, or don't want to pitch more. But we've talked a lot about some of those guys, trying to get two innings out of them here, if we can,'' Molitor said.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (TORONTO-MINNESOTA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Blue Jays-Twins Preview* =========================

By JACK CASSIDY STATS Writer

Toronto (22-27) at Minnesota (28-18), 2:10 p.m. EDT

Given his history against the Minnesota Twins it shouldn't come as a surprise that Josh Donaldson's torrid stretch extended to the series opener.

The Twins turn to Kyle Gibson on Saturday as they try to slow Donaldson and prevent the Toronto Blue Jays from a fifth victory in six games.

Donaldson homered for the fourth consecutive game Friday - a three-run, game-tying blast in the fifth inning - and Toronto (23-27) went on the win 6-4. The Blue Jays third baseman is 9 for 16 in his last four with five homers, two doubles, 10 RBIs and 10 runs.

The four-game homer streak marks the longest of Donaldson's career, and he is one shy of teammate Jose Bautista's five-game streak on Aug. 26-31. Jose Cruz Jr. holds the franchise record by homering in six straight games in 2001.

Donaldson may move closer to that mark given the way he has feasted on Minnesota pitching. He is batting .423 with three homers and a 1.198 OPS during an 18-game hitting streak against the Twins.

Chris Colabello has also been on a tear lately. The right fielder extended his hitting streak to nine with a game-winning two-run homer in Friday's ninth inning.

"He just keeps hitting and hitting and hitting," manager John Gibbons told MLB's official website. "You figure he has to cool off, but he hasn't really."

Minnesota (28-19) had a chance for a season-best six-game winning streak Friday before closer Glen Perkins, who has recorded a save against every AL team except Toronto, allowed the home run to Colabello.

The Twins' relievers had worked 8 2-3 scoreless innings over the team's winning streak, while the starting pitchers posted a 2.72 ERA.

Among the quality starts over that five-game stretch, the best belonged to Gibson (4-3, 2.72 ERA), who surrendered four hits and one run while striking out eight over eight innings in Sunday's 8-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

On perhaps the most surprising team in baseball, Gibson may be the biggest revelation. The right-hander, following a 5.96 ERA in his final eight starts of 2014, has a 1.32 ERA in his last five outings.

Gibson has faced Toronto only once in his career, and dominated the Blue Jays with eight innings of four-hit ball in a 7-0 win on April 17, 2014. Donaldson is 1 for 2 with a double off him.

"We have a lot of confidence in here," Gibson said. "We like our team and the leaders we have. ... I just I want the team to have a chance every time I'm on the mound."

Toronto will go with Aaron Sanchez (4-4, 3.98), who seems to have finally settled in as a starting pitcher. After failing to pitch at least six innings in each of his first five starts, Sanchez has pitched into the seventh in three of his last four.

The right-hander allowed three runs in 7 1-3 innings of a loss to the Los Angeles Angels on May 19, then reversed his fortune with two runs in 6 2-3 innings of a victory Sunday over Seattle.

Walks continue to plague the 22-year-old despite the increased stamina. He has walked a league-worst 5.88 batters per nine innings, a full batter more than next on the list, Baltimore's Chris Tillman (4.66).

Still, despite early-season questions about Sanchez's role with the Blue Jays, Gibbons has essentially guaranteed his spot in the rotation moving forward.

"He's too good, too talented," Gibbons said.


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