The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in an important interleague matchup on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. After a commanding 6-1 victory against the Chicago Cubs, the Red Sox (54-47) are looking to maintain their momentum as they enter this game having won eight of their last ten outings. Meanwhile, the Phillies (56-43), despite their position at the top of the National League East, have faced challenges lately, losing six of their last ten games, including an 8-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET. Historically, the Red Sox have performed well against the Phillies, winning four of the last six matchups and securing victories in the last two encounters. Philadelphia enters as a -228 favorite according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with a total run over/under set at 8.
The Phillies will send ace Zack Wheeler (9-3, 2.36 ERA) to the mound. Wheeler has had a strong season, logging significant innings and impressive strikeout numbers. Although he received a no-decision in his previous outing, he demonstrated his capabilities with a solid performance. On offense, Trea Turner will lead the charge, boasting a .288 batting average with 19 doubles and 41 RBI this season. Turner, who has shined recently with multiple hits in several games, is an integral part of the Phillies’ lineup.
On the other side, the Red Sox will start Walker Buehler (6-6, 6.12 ERA), who is looking to improve his record after a no-decision in his last game. Left fielder Jarren Duran is one of the key hitters for Boston, showing good form this season with a batting average of .257 and significant contributions in terms of home runs and RBIs.
The ongoing season presents an exciting opportunity for both teams, as they look to solidify their playoff positions. SportsLine’s projection model indicates a total of 9.9 combined runs expected in this matchup, hinting at a potentially thrilling game filled with scoring chances.
As fans gear up for this clash, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and secure valuable victories, making this matchup a must-watch.