The Coach's MLB Heavy Hitter - (Bigtime Blowout Potential)
(MLB) NY Yankees vs. Toronto, 08/16/2015 9:07 AM, Score: 1 - 3
Point Spread: 1.50 | -175.00 NY Yankees (Away)
Result: Loss
The Toronto Blue Jays came into this three-game series against division-rival the New York Yankees on the back of 11 consecutive wins. The Yankees have claimed both games of the set so far though and have reclaimed the division-lead. I like the Yankees chances of recording another upset Sunday afternoon and complete the sweep of the set.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Blue Jays hand the ball to Drew Hutchison (11-2, 5.26 ERA) who's ERA is extremely high considering his record. He's been bailed out by the Jays offense on more than one occasion but Toronto's bats have been very quiet so far in this series. He's allowed four runs or more in five of his last seven starts while going past the sixth inning just once. The Yankees will counter with Luis Severino (0-1, 2.45 ERA) who'll make his third start in the majors. He's been solid enough in the previous two conceding a total of four runs (three earned) on nine hits over 11 innings of work.

2. Situational - The Yankees are 37-25 against the runline away from home this season. It's also worth noting that they've won 14 of their last 17 game 3 of a series.

3. X-Factor - Severino has proved himself to be a fast learner allowing opponents a .333 batting average the first time through the lineup bust just a .160 mark in the second and third rotations.

Selection: This is a play on the New York Yankees +1.5 (8*)