PREMIUM
BATTLE IN THE AL EAST
(MLB) Tampa Bay vs. Boston,
Money Line: -109.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -109.00 Tampa Bay (Away)
Result: Win
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will play the third game of a three-game set. Boston has taken the first two games of the series after being swept four straight the last time these two teams played. The Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 but have lost two in a row and are now tied for the top Wild Card spot. Boston is 4-6 in their last 10 but has won two in a row. Corey Kluber will get the start for the Rays. He is 8-7 this season with a 4.20 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. On the road this season, he is 2-5 with a 4.28 ERA. Tampa's bullpen is allowing 3.40 runs a game. Boston will go for the series sweep by sending Nick Pivetta to the mound. He is 9-9 this season with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. He has posted a 4-5 record at home with a 4.52 ERA. Boston has lost four of the last five games he has started. Boston has an advantage at the plate, but the rays have a pitching advantage. The Rays should be able to score enough off of Pivetta and the Sox pen to come away with the win.
Play on Tampa Bay.
Play on Tampa Bay.