Sunday, August 17, 2014

Fenway Park in Boston

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Sunday afternoon, the Houston Astros and Collin McHugh (5 - 9, 3.08 ERA) will take on the Boston Red Sox and Joe Kelly (2 - 2, 3.75 ERA). McHugh makes his 19^th start as Kelly makes his 10^th.

Collin McHugh finally broke his 6 game losing streak by getting the victory in his last start. In the win, McHugh held the opposition to just a run (on a solo homer) and 4 hits in 6 innings of work. He struck out 3 without issuing a single walk. It really was the 3^rd straight decent outing for McHugh but despite allowing just a run in each of his last 3 starts, he wasn't able to get the decision in either of his 2 previous outings. McHugh is just 1 - 6 in his last 10 starts. Last season, he posted a record of 0 - 4 with a 10.04 ERA in 5 starts and 2 relief appearances for the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies.

Joe Kelly has yet to get a decision for his new team since coming over from the St. Louis Cardinals. He has 2 straight no-decisions and in his last start, he allowed just 2 runs and 5 hits in 6 innings. He walked 3 and struck out 4. He has pitched well since joining the Red Sox and eventually a decision of any kind will come his way. Last season, Kelly was 10 - 5 with a 2.69 ERA in 15 starts and 22 relief appearances for the Cardinals.

In 2013, Kelly didn't face the Astros and he has only faced one of the Houston hitters before. Dexter Fowler is 0 for 2 against Kelly.

Houston Astros Betting Trends

Houston Astros are 59-60-3 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Houston Astros is -0.8

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

Boston Red Sox are 49-67-4 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Boston Red Sox is -0.4

Injuries to Watch

Houston Astros

08/03/14 1B Jesus Guzman Back 15-day DL (8/2)
07/29/14 P Josh Zeid Foot 15-day DL (7/25), out for season
07/23/14 RF George Springer Knee 15-day DL (7/20)
07/08/14 RF Alex Presley Oblique 15-day DL (7/7)
06/21/14 P Jose Cisnero Elbow 60-day DL (6/20)
04/26/14 P Matt Albers Shoulder 60-day DL (4/22)
03/31/14 P Alex White Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/31/14 P Jesse Crain Bicep 60-day DL (3/21)

Boston Red Sox

08/05/14 LF Allen Craig Ankle 15-day DL (8/2)
08/02/14 C David Ross Plantar Fasciitis 15-day DL (8/2)
08/01/14 RF Shane Victorino Back 15-day DL (7/30)
05/31/14 1B Ryan Lavarnway Wrist 60-day DL (5/30)

Josh's Pick: Take Boston

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