The Seattle Mariners (56-51) and Boston Red Sox (55-48) will begin their fifth meeting this season with a new three-game series on Monday, July 29, at 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The moneyline odds for both teams are at -110.
The Mariners have won three straight games against the Chicago White Sox. Their latest victory was a 6-3 outing in Game 3 of their series. During this stretch, they have averaged 7.33 runs a game.
They will start Logan Gilbert (6-6) on the mound. He has an ERA of 2.72 and a WHIP of 0.86. Their team ERA is 3.36, so they are in a good position with him to start the game.
Their offense is not in jeopardy based on the way they have played lately, despite not having Julio Rodriguez (.263 batting average) in the lineup for now. They have Cal Raleigh operating on all cylinders, as he leads them with 22 homers and 66 RBIs.
The Mariners have not been explosive at the plate for most of the season, averaging .218. However, they are keeping opponents at .218 when they bat, which has kept them in many games.
The Red Sox are coming off a tough series matchup with the New York Yankees. However, they are back in their home field and have an opportunity to start fresh against a challenging opponent.
With Nick Pivetta (4-7) on the mound, they could have an exciting start since his ERA and WHIP are at 4.50 and 1.18, respectively. As a team, they average 3.89, so their relief could help slow down the Mariners.
Their offense will need to have a spark from Rafael Devers. He leads them with 23 homers, 64 RBIs, and a .294 batting average. If he can produce quality offense early, they should be able to get ahead by a few runs.
The Red Sox are producing .258 at the plate and are allowing their opponents to put up .244 in return. If they can separate themselves from the Mariners' offense, they have an excellent opportunity to win this game.
MyBookie has the betting odds close for this matchup, as both teams are currently favored to win potentially. According to market insights, the edge goes to the Red Sox, which has a 53.8 percent chance of success,.
Each team has won twice in their head-to-head matchups. The Red Sox have averaged 2.75 runs a game in these battles, while the Mariners have put up 2.50. This should be another close showdown, with the Red Sox arguably having the best opportunity.
