Saturday, May 30, 2015

Globe Life Park

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Probable Pitchers: Wade Miley (4-4) vs. Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-0)

The Boston Red Sox head to Globe Life Park on Saturday to take on the Texas Rangers. The probable starters are Wade Miley for the Red Sox and Chi Chi Gonzalez for the Rangers. The opening line has Boston at -122 and Texas at +113. So far this season Boston is 22-25 against the over/under while the Rangers are 23-22.

The Red Sox come into this game with a 22-26 record, including 12-14 on the road. Wade Miley has a 4-4 record and an earned run average of 4.47. He's given up 48 hits in 50.1 innings pitched so far and Boston is currently averaging 3.7 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .242, good for 22nd in the league. They also rank 13th in the league in on base percentage at .316 with Dustin Pedroia leading the way at .361.

The Rangers overall record is 23-25 and they are 6-14 at home. Chi Chi Gonzalez is set to make his debut start of the season. The Rangers are 26th in the league in team ERA at 4.37 and 28th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.28. They come into this game batting .243 as a team with an OBP of .315, good for 16th in the league.

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

The Boston Red Sox are 22-25 against the over/under

The Boston Red Sox are 20-28 against the run line

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 23-22 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 28-20 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Boston Red Sox

05/29/15 SS Xander Bogaerts Wrist is upgraded to expected to be in the starting lineup Friday vs. Texas Rangers
05/29/15 P Brandon Workman Elbow 15-day DL (4/3)
05/28/15 P Anthony Varvaro Elbow 60-day DL (4/29)
05/28/15 RF Daniel Nava Thumb 15-day DL (5/26)
05/28/15 DH David Ortiz Illness expected to miss 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 Wrist 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

05/29/15 P Nick Tepesch Elbow 60-day DL (4/7)
05/29/15 P Derek Holland Shoulder 60-day DL (4/11)
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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