05/11/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Blue Jays will try to get back on the winning track when they take on the Cleveland Indians this afternoon in the third matchup of a four-game series at Progressive Field.
The Blue Jays have lost three consecutive matchups, and send A. J. Burnett to the hill in hopes of changing the team's fortunes. However, Burnett has been extremely inconsistent this season, and is just 3-3 with a lackluster 5.19 ERA.
The last time the hard throwing right-hander was on the mound, he suffered a tough loss to Tampa Bay. In the 6-5 setback, Burnett was battered for five runs on nine hits in six innings of work, but was able to record 10 strike outs in the contest.
The 31-year-old strike out artist has not had much success against the Indians in his career, posting a meager 1-3 ledger in four starts, and that also includes an abysmal 8.46 ERA.
Looking to keep the Indians in the win column will be Fausto Carmona, who is 3-1 on the season with a strong 2.95 ERA. The last time the young right-hander was on the hill, Carmona lasted just five innings against the Yankees. In the 5-3 win over New York, the 24-year-old surrendered three runs on six hits and five walks, but despite the lackluster effort, Carmona did not figure in the decision.
Pitching in front of a home crowd is where Carmona has excels, as the young hurler is currently 2-1 with a 2.28 ERA in four outings at Progressive Field.
Yesterday, Grady Sizemore went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI as the Indians crushed the Blue Jays, 12-0.
Victor Martinez went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored while Asdrubal Cabrera added two RBI and two runs scored for the Indians, who have won four of their last five games.
Aaron Laffey (1-2) was solid over seven innings of work as he gave up six hits and one walk with two strikeouts.
Dustin McGowan (2-3) was slapped for nine runs on nine hits in just 3 2/3 innings of work for the Blue Jays, who have dropped their last three games.
Before the game, the Blue Jays placed center fielder Vernon Wells and reliever Jeremy Accardo on the 15-day disabled list. Wells suffered a broken wrist in Friday's game while Accardo is experiencing tightness in his right forearm.
Cleveland won four of six from the Jays last season and is 14-6 in the series since the beginning of the 2005 season. Toronto has also lost 14 of its last 15 in Cleveland.
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