Gina

Monday, August 24th, 2009 7:05 p.m. est.

Tampa Bay Rays (67-56) at Toronto Blue Jays (57-65)
(R) Jeff Niemann (11-5) vs. (R) Roy Halladay (13-6)

Tampa Bay's Jeff Niemann is 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA in his last three starts. The rookie right-hander is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in two career starts against the Blue Jays.

Toronto's Roy Halladay is 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in his last three starts. The right-hander is 1-2 with a 2.10 ERA in four starts against the Rays this season.

Tampa Bay Rays have dropped their last four road games, but have won seven of the last nine meetings versus the Blue Jays and are 9-4 in Niemann’s last 13 road starts. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are 2-4 in its last 6 games at home and have lost 8 of their ace Roy Halladay last 11 starts. Go with the Rays. Tampa Bay has won nine of 12 meetings against Toronto this season, including four of six at Rogers Centre.

Tampa Bay Rays +120