Sunday, May 31, 2015

Globe Life Park

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Probable Pitchers: Joe Kelly (1-4) vs. Wandy Rodriguez (2-2)

The Boston Red Sox head to Globe Life Park on Sunday to take on the Texas Rangers. The probable starters are Joe Kelly for the Red Sox and Wandy Rodriguez for the Rangers. The opening line has Boston at +105 and Texas at -114. The over/under for this matchup is 9.5. So far this season Boston is 23-25 against the over/under while the Rangers are 24-22.

The Red Sox come into this game with a 22-27 record, including 12-15 on the road. Joe Kelly has a 1-4 record and an earned run average of 6.24. He's given up 51 hits in 49 innings pitched so far and Boston is currently averaging 3.7 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .241, 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 .366.

The Rangers overall record is 24-25 and they are 7-14 at home. Wandy Rodriguez is currently 2-2 with an ERA of 3.60. He's pitched 40 innings thus far and given up 31 hits. Texas has averaged 3.3 runs in his starts this year. The Rangers are 26th in the league in team ERA at 4.34 and 27th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 9.21. They come into this game batting .246 as a team with an OBP of .317, good for 12th in the league.

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

The Boston Red Sox are 23-25 against the over/under

The Boston Red Sox are 20-29 against the run line

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

The Texas Rangers are 24-22 against the over/under

The Texas Rangers are 29-20 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

Boston Red Sox

05/29/15 P Brandon Workman Elbow 15-day DL (4/3)
05/29/15 DH David Ortiz Illness is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Texas Rangers
05/28/15 P Anthony Varvaro Elbow 60-day DL (4/29)
05/28/15 RF Daniel Nava Thumb 15-day DL (5/26)
05/24/15 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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