The Boston Red Sox are set to face the Seattle Mariners in an important American League showdown this Wednesday afternoon. After an impressive 2-0 victory in the series opener, the Red Sox encountered a setback on Tuesday, losing to the Mariners by a score of 8-0. As it stands, Boston holds a record of 38-37 for the season, while Seattle sits slightly ahead at 37-35. Notably, the Red Sox have shown strong form recently, winning six out of their last seven games, despite a challenging 16-20 record on the road this season. The Mariners have also enjoyed success, having won four of their last five matchups, improving their home record to 20-18.
The game, scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, is generating interest, especially with Boston favored at -120 on the money line. The total number of runs expected to be scored is set at 6.5.
In the previous matchups, the Red Sox have had a slight edge, winning five of their last nine encounters against the Mariners. For this game, the starting pitchers are anticipated to be Garrett Crochet for Boston, boasting a 6-4 record and a strong 2.24 ERA, and Luis Castillo for Seattle, who has a record of 4-4 with a 3.29 ERA.
Crochet’s recent performances have been notable, including his last game against the New York Yankees where he pitched 8.1 innings, allowing only one earned run. Meanwhile, Castillo recently delivered a solid performance in a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
Offensively, the Red Sox will be looking to make use of players like Jarren Duran, who has been productive at the plate throughout the season, while the Mariners will count on J.P. Crawford, who has been effective with a batting average of .294 this season.
With both teams in competitive form, fans can expect an exciting matchup. Betting insights and predictions will be available for those interested in making informed choices regarding the game. For those looking to engage more deeply, following expert sports predictions could lead to valuable insights as the season progresses.