Giants vs. Blue Jays predictions, odds: MLB picks, best bets Friday
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Stitches has as many wins as future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander this season.
Actually, that's not true. We did pick up the 'W' in family Wiffle Ball on the Fourth of July.
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The 42-year-old Verlander is 0-7 after 15 starts, but J.V. has been solid, allowing two runs over six innings, seven Ks, no walks, to the heavy-hitting Phillies prior to the break.
The Giants are at Toronto, where Chris Bassitt is 6-0 this season.
Bassitt has given up one run in his last seven innings.
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