Friday, May 29, 2015

Globe Life Park

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Probable Pitchers: Steven Wright (2-1) vs. Yovani Gallardo (4-6)

The Boston Red Sox head to Globe Life Park on Friday to take on the Texas Rangers. The probable starters are Steven Wright for the Red Sox and Yovani Gallardo for the Rangers. The opening line has Boston at +112 and Texas at -121. The over/under for this matchup is 9. So far this season Boston is 22-24 against the over/under while the Rangers are 23-21.

The Red Sox come into this game with a 21-26 record, including 11-14 on the road. Steven Wright has a 2-1 record and an earned run average of 3.68. He's given up 21 hits in 22 innings pitched so far and Boston is currently averaging 4 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .239, good for 24th in the league. They also rank 17th in the league in on base percentage at .313 with Dustin Pedroia leading the way at .361.

The Rangers overall record is 23-24 and they are 6-13 at home. Yovani Gallardo is currently 4-6 with an ERA of 4.13. He's pitched 56.2 innings thus far and given up 59 hits. Texas has averaged 3.1 runs in his starts this year. The Rangers are 25th in the league in team ERA at 4.35 and 27th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.2. They come into this game batting .245 as a team with an OBP of .317, good for 13th in the league.

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

The Boston Red Sox are 22-24 against the over/under

The Boston Red Sox are 19-28 against the run line

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 23-21 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 28-19 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Boston Red Sox

05/28/15 RF Rusney Castillo Shoulder is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup Thursday vs. Texas Rangers
05/28/15 P Anthony Varvaro Elbow 60-day DL
05/28/15 RF Daniel Nava Thumb 15-day DL
05/28/15 DH David Ortiz Personal expected to miss Thursday and Friday vs. Texas Rangers
05/24/15 RF Shane Victorino Calf 15-day DL (5/23)
05/13/15 P Justin Masterson Arm 15-day DL (5/13)
05/02/15 C Ryan Hanigan Hand 60-day DL (5/1)
04/06/15 P Edwin Escobar Shoulder 15-day DL (3/29)
04/04/15 C Christian Vazquez Elbow 60-day DL (3/30), out for season

Texas Rangers

05/26/15 P Neftali Feliz Side 15-day DL (5/20)
05/22/15 1B Kyle Blanks Tailbone 15-day DL (5/20)
05/17/15 P Ross Detwiler Shoulder 15-day DL (5/15)
04/11/15 CF Ryan Rua Ankle 60-day DL (4/10)
04/06/15 P Lisalverto Bonilla Elbow 60-day DL (3/31)
04/06/15 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Yu Darvish Elbow 60-day DL (4/6), out for season
04/04/15 RF Antoan Richardson Back 60-day DL (4/2)
04/04/15 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (2/24), out for season
04/04/15 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (3/11)

Josh's Pick: Take the Red Sox

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