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It’s the 93-73 Toronto Blue Jays versus the 94-67 Cleveland Indians in the first game of the ALCS in Cleveland, Ohio on October 14th. The first pitch at Progressive Field is scheduled for 8 PM ET.
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In their last game the Blue Jays completed the sweep in the ALDS beating the Texas Rangers 7-6. In the game it was tied at 6-6 in the 10th inning when Toronto’s Josh Donaldson led off with a double and then scored from 2nd base when the Rangers muffed a double play attempt. The Indians also completed a sweep in the ALDS in their last game beating the Boston Red Sox 4-3. In the game the Indians scored two runs in the 6th inning to take a 4-1 and after giving up a run in the bottom of the 6th and 8th inning closer Cody Allen got the save pitching a scoreless 9th
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Overall the Blue Jays have won six in a row and they rank 9th in runs scored and 6th in team ERA.
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The Indians have also won six in a row and they rank 5th in runs scored and 7th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<strong>Toronto:</strong> Marco Estrada (9-9, 3.48 ERA)
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<strong>Cleveland:</strong> Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14 ERA)
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Marco Estrada goes for the Blue Jays in this game and in his last outing in Game 1 of the ALDS he went eight innings and only gave up one earned run on four hits in a 10-1 win over the Rangers. Toronto has won his last three starts. Estrada faced the Indians once this season at home where he went five innings and gave up three earned runs in a 9-6 Toronto win. The Blue Jays are 9-3 in Estrada’s last 12 road starts and 7-2 in his last nine starts facing a team that has a winning record.
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Corey Kluber goes for the Indians and in his last outing he took the mound in Game 1 of the ALDS going seven innings and not giving up any earned runs in a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. Cleveland has won his last five starts and in that span he has given up eight earned runs. He faced the Blue Jays once this season and in that home start he gave up two earned runs in six innings in a 3-2 Cleveland win. The Indians are 40-19 in Kluber’s last 59 home starts.
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Betting Angles<br />
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This season the Indians were 4-3 against the Blue Jays including winning two of their three games facing them at home.
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In the last 10 games between these teams the Under record is 7-3.
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This season the Indians are 55-28 at home and the Blue Jays are 45-38 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
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<strong>Toronto Blue Jays:</strong> 93-73 SU / O/U 65-94 / Run Line W/L 82-84
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<strong>Cleveland Indians:</strong> 97-67 SU / O/U 81-72 / Run Line W/L 78-86
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Toronto at Cleveland Key Betting Trends<br />
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TOR is 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
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TOR is 4-0 in their last 4 road games.
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TOR has an Under record of 8-2-1 in their last 11 road games.
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CLE is 6-0 in their last 6 overall.
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CLE is 43-16 in their last 59 home games.
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CLE has an Under record of 3-1-1 in their last 5 games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<strong>BLUE JAYS</strong>
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[2B] 10/09/2016 - Devon Travis "?" Friday vs. Cleveland Indians ( Knee )
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[P] 10/08/2016 - Francisco Liriano out indefinitely ( Concussion )
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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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<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 indefinitely ( 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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