The Tables Have Turned Completely
The Blue Jays are in deep trouble as the Fenway series starts. Just look at the numbers from the last 30 games to see the truth. Over the Monster reports the Jays have gone 12-18 while the Sox posted a 23-7 record. That is a massive gap that no one saw coming this year. Toronto was inches away from a World Series run not long ago. Now they have too many games back and not enough time to fix it.
Boston used to fear this exact scenario happening to them. Now it is happening to Toronto instead. The Sox are sitting in third place in the division while the Jays are falling behind. Caleb Durbin has more home runs than Vlad Jr. right now. That stat alone tells you how wild this season has become for both teams.
Dylan Cease Is The Real Ace
The Red Sox made a huge move to get Dylan Cease and he is worth every penny. His first start against the Sox this season was rough with four runs allowed. But his second start was much stronger as he shut the door completely. He has also had six games with double-digit strikeouts this year. The Jays hoped he would be their savior against Boston. Instead, he might be the reason Boston wins this weekend.
Why This Series Matters Now
I think the Red Sox will dominate this series at Fenway Park. The pitching matchups are too good for Toronto to handle. Trey Yesavage shut down Boston in April and June with strong innings. But Patrick Sandoval will make his third start for the Red Sox now. He has totaled nine and a third innings with ten strikeouts so far. The Jays have no answer for this kind of depth on the mound.
Blue Jays fans are watching their season slip away right before their eyes. Vlad Jr. has six home runs but that is not enough to save them. The Red Sox have the momentum and the pitching to win it all. This is the moment where the season gets real for Boston. Do you think the Sox can sweep the Jays this weekend?
