This is not a fade on Corey Kluber, who is in great form and one of the five best pitchers in baseball. But Kluber is pitching on extra rest after experiencing a stiff neck during his last start on July 15. Kluber also has more trouble against the Blue Jays than any other team with a 1-3 lifetime record and 5.34 ERA in five career starts.

Cleveland actually has lost in four of Kluber's last five starts. The Indians have a losing record at home and haven't swept an opponent at Progressive Field all season.

Toronto starter southpaw J.A. Happ is pitching on four days rest. The Blue Jays are 16-5 the past 21 times when Happ has pitched on four days rest. Happ is pitching well with a 2.43 ERA during his last seven starts. Happ is 3-1 career-wise versus Cleveland with a 2.86 ERA in six appearances, including five starts.

The Blue Jays are going through a disappointing season, but they would be 5-2 in their last seven games if given 1 1/2 runs. Cleveland would be 2-7 in its last nine games if laying 1 1/2 runs.