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The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox will open a three-game series on Tuesday at Fenway Park. The Phils had a shocking loss against the New York Mets in London last time out, while the Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox in their last game. Here's a closer look into the numbers and insights of this exciting game.
The Red Sox took to a struggling start as they remain third in the AL East. With a 33-33 record, they need to prepare for their strong opponent. The Red Sox has been a mediocre team this season and going up against one of the top teams is sure to be challenging.
The Phils will have hard-throwing Zack Wheeler take on opponents in the opening game. The righty is having a great season with a strong 2.23 ERA and a 7-3 record. Wheeler struck out 91 hitting in 80.2 innings pitched. The veteran also has a spectacular 0.97 WHIP.
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The Red Sox will deliver right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford in the opening round. 2024 has not been kind to Crawford as he holds a struggling 2-5 record and a 3.15 ERA. The talented pitcher failed to receive the right support from the plate in several starts. Crawford struck out 71 in 74.1 innings pitched.
Phillies vs Red Sox Betting Odds
How to watch Phillies vs. Red Sox?
The first pitch is scheduled at 7:10 p.m. EDT. To watch live streaming, Fubo TV is one of the best platforms. The television broadcast can be watched on NESN, TBS and NBCSP.
Phillies vs. Red Sox Prediction
The Phils have a veteran pitcher as their starter and they have one of the best offensive units in the majors. Their dominant 45-20 record has made them one of the best teams in the league.
The Red Sox are seemingly no match for their opponent on Tuesday with the numbers stacked against them. The Red Sox have 296 runs whereas their opponent has 332 runs, while Crawford is a rookie pitcher going up against veteran hitters. The Red Sox also split their series with the Chicago White Sox (17-50), one of the worst teams in the league.
The Phils have a strong starting rotation along with a well-balanced bullpen. Offensively, they are the third team to have scored the most number of runs in the MLB.
Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-165).
