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It’s the 99-67 Cleveland Indians versus the 93-75 Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the ALCS in Toronto, Ontario tonight. The first pitch at Rogers Centre is scheduled for 8 PM ET.
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In Game 2 of this series the Indians beat the 2-1. In the game Cleveland’s Carlos Santana had a HR and Francisco Lindor had an RBI single and starter Josh Tomlin and three relievers only gave up one run on three hits.
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The Indians are red-hot, as they have won the first two games of this series and they have won eight straight overall. They rank 5th in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
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The Blue Jays had won six straight before losing the first two games of this series. They rank 9th in the Majors in runs scored and 6th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<strong>Cleveland:</strong> Trevor Bauer (12-8, 4.26 ERA)
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<strong>Toronto:</strong> Marcus Stroman (9-10, 4.37 ERA)
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Trevor Bauer goes for the Indians tonight and in his last outing in the ALDS he went four innings and gave up three earned runs in a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. Cleveland has won his last three starts, but in that span he has lasted 17 innings and has given up 10 earned runs. Bauer has not allowed fewer than three earned runs in his last seven starts. He faced the Blue Jays twice this season going 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA and in his last start facing them he struck out a career high 13 in eight innings giving up two earned runs in a 3-2 Indians win. The Indians are 9-3 in Bauer’s last 12 starts.
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Marcus Stroman gets the nod for the Blue Jays and in his last outing in the ALDS he gave up two earned runs in six innings in a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Toronto has won two if his last three starts after dropping four in a row with him on the hill. Stroman is 0-0 with an ERA of 1.29 in two starts against the Indians this season with 15 strikeouts in 14 innings of work and in his career facing them he is 0-0 with a 3.52 ERA in three career appearances, including two starts. The Blue Jays are 6-2 in Stroman’s last 8 home starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Indians are 4-1 in their last five games against the Blue Jays.
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In the last 5 games between these teams the Under record is 4-1.
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In the last 8 games between these teams in Toronto the Under record is 6-2.
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This season the Blue Jays are 48-35 at home and the Indians are 42-39 on the road.
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<strong>Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records </strong>
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<strong>Cleveland Indians: </strong>99-67 SU / O/U 81-74 / Run Line W/L 80-86
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<strong>Toronto Blue Jays:</strong> 93-75 SU / O/U 65-96 / Run Line W/L 82-86 Cleveland at Toronto Key Betting Trends
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CLE is 8-0 in their last 8 overall.
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CLE is 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
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CLE has an Under record of 4-0 in their last 4 games.
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TOR is 6-2 in their last 8 overall.
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TOR is 5-1 in their last 6 playoff home games.
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TOR has an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<strong>INDIANS</strong>
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[P] 10/01/2016 - Carlos Carrasco 60-day DL (9/17), out for season ( Hand )
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[P] 09/13/2016 - Danny Salazar out for season ( Forearm )
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[P] 07/18/2016 - Tommy Hunter 15-day DL (7/10) ( Back )
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[P] 07/07/2016 - Zach McAllister 15-day DL (7/6) ( Hip )
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[LF] 06/01/2016 - Marlon Byrd out for season ( Suspension )
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[LF] 05/14/2016 - Michael Brantley 60-day DL (5/10); out for season ( Shoulder )
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<strong>BLUE JAYS</strong>
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[2B] 10/15/2016 - Devon Travis out for season ( Knee )
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[P] 09/27/2016 - Joaquin Benoit out indefinitely ( Calf )
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[P] 06/27/2016 - Gavin Floyd 60-day DL (6/26) ( Shoulder )
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